Buenavista, Sucre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buenavista
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View of Buenavista
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 Buenavista
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Sucre |
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| Area | |||
| • Total | 146.5 km2 (56.6 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2020)
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| • Total | 10,829 | ||
| • Density | 73.92/km2 (191.5/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 | ||
| Area code(s) | 70110 | ||
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Buenavista is a small town and a municipality in northern Colombia. It is located in the Sucre Department, which is a part of Colombia. Think of a municipality as a local area with its own government, like a city or a county.
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Buenavista is a place where people live and work. It is known for its beautiful views, as its name "Buenavista" means "good view" in Spanish. It is a quiet community in the Colombian countryside.
Buenavista is found in the northern part of Colombia. It is part of the Sucre Department. This department is close to the Caribbean Sea. The exact location of Buenavista is at 9 degrees North and 74 degrees West. This helps people find it on a map.
As of June 30, 2020, about 10,829 people lived in Buenavista. This makes it a smaller community compared to big cities. The population density is about 73 people per square kilometer. This means there is plenty of space for everyone.
Like any town, Buenavista has a leader. This leader helps make decisions for the community.
Meet the Mayor
The main leader of Buenavista is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps manage the town's services. These services include things like roads, schools, and public safety. As of the information available, the Mayor of Buenavista is Francisco Buenaventura Amell.
Buenavista covers a certain amount of land. Knowing its size helps us understand its geography.
Measuring the Area
The total area of Buenavista is about 146.5 square kilometers. To give you an idea, this is roughly the size of a medium-sized city. This area includes both the town itself and the surrounding rural lands.
See also
In Spanish: Buenavista (Sucre) para niños
