Majibacoa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Majibacoa
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Majibacoa municipality (red) within
Las Tunas Province (yellow) and Cuba |
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| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Las Tunas |
| Seat | Calixto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 621 km2 (240 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 40,235 |
| • Density | 64.79/km2 (167.81/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | +53-31 |
| Website | https://www.majibacoa.gob.cu/es/ |
Majibacoa is a special kind of area in Cuba called a municipality. It's also the name of a town within this area. Majibacoa is located in the Las Tunas Province. The main town, or "seat," of Majibacoa is called Calixto. This town is just east of Las Tunas, which is the capital city of the province.
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What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It's a way to divide a country into smaller parts. Each part can manage its own local services. Think of it like a county or a district where people live and work.
How Many People Live in Majibacoa?
In 2022, about 40,235 people lived in the municipality of Majibacoa. This number tells us how many residents call Majibacoa home.
How Big is Majibacoa?
The total area of Majibacoa is about 621 square kilometers (or 240 square miles). This is the size of the land it covers.
Population Density Explained
When we talk about population density, we mean how many people live in each square kilometer. For Majibacoa, there are about 65 people living in every square kilometer. This helps us understand how crowded or spread out the population is.
See also
In Spanish: Majibacoa for kids
