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Caimito, Sucre
Municipality and town
San Juan de Caimito
Western facade of San Juan Bautista Church
Western facade of San Juan Bautista Church
Flag of Caimito, Sucre
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Motto(s): 
Remanzo de Paz (In Spanish)
Location of the municipality and town of Caimito, Sucre in the Sucre Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of Caimito, Sucre in the Sucre Department of Colombia.
Country  Colombia
Department Sucre Department
Area
 • Total 407 km2 (157 sq mi)
Population
 (Census 2023)
 • Total 16,966
 • Density 41.69/km2 (107.96/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

San Juan de Caimito, often called Caimito, is a town and a special area called a municipality in northern Colombia. It is located in the Sucre Department. Think of a municipality like a county or a district that includes a main town and the surrounding rural areas.

Where is Caimito Located?

Caimito is found in the Sucre Department of Colombia. This department is in the northern part of the country. It's known for its warm climate and beautiful landscapes.

Size and Population

The total area of Caimito is about 407 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 40,700 football fields! As of 2023, about 16,966 people live in Caimito. This number includes people living in the main town and the nearby countryside.

Who is in Charge?

Like many towns, Caimito has a leader. The current mayor is Lucy Ester Buelvas Martínez. She is in charge of running the municipality from 2024 to 2027. The mayor helps make decisions for the community.

What is Caimito Like?

Caimito is known as a "Remanso de Paz." This Spanish phrase means "Haven of Peace." It suggests a calm and quiet place. The town has a beautiful church called San Juan Bautista Church. It is a central part of the community.

Local Life

Life in Caimito is often connected to nature. The area has a large wetland called "La Ciénaga de Caimito." Wetlands are important for wildlife and the environment. People in Caimito enjoy the natural beauty around them.

Gallery

  • Cienaga de Caimito, Sucre, Colombia

    Panoramic View of La Cienaga de Caimito, at north of the Municipality Seat. Sucre, Colombia.

  • I.E San Juan Bautista Sede Santa Teresita. Caimito Sucre Colombia

    I.E San Juan Bautista. Santa Teresita´s Campus. Caimito, Sucre, Colombia

  • Fotografia de la Luna y el Cielo Nocturno, Caimito, Sucre, Colombia

    Long Exposure Photo Showing the Moon from Caimito, Sucre.

  • Parque Sur de la Iglesia San Juan Bautista de Caimito, Sucre, Colombia

    San Juan Bautista Church's South Park at rainy day.

  • Parque Norte Caimito, Sucre Colombia

    San Juan Bautista Church's North Park at sunny day

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