El Llano, Dominican Republic facts for kids
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El Llano
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 El Llano
Location in the Dominican Republic
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| Country |  Dominican Republic |
| Province | Elías Piña |
| Municipality since | 1974 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 104.49 km2 (40.34 sq mi) |
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 4,986 |
| • Density | 47.717/km2 (123.588/sq mi) |
| Distance to – Comendador |
13 km |
| Municipalities | 1 |
El Llano is a small town in the Dominican Republic. Its name means The Plain in English. It is located in the Elías Piña province, which is a region in the country.
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People Living in El Llano
In 2002, about 8,151 people lived in El Llano. This included 4,376 men and 3,775 women. About 30% of these people lived in the main town area. The rest lived in the countryside around it.
A Look at El Llano's History
El Llano became its own official town, called a municipality, on July 2, 1974. Before that year, it was part of a nearby town called Comendador. Becoming a municipality meant it could manage its own local government.
What People Do for Work
The main way people earn a living in El Llano is through agriculture. This means they grow crops and raise animals. Farming is a very important part of the town's economy.
More to Explore
- You can find more information about El Llano for kids in Spanish here: El Llano (Elías Piña) para niños
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