Maroa, Amazonas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maroa
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| Country | Venezuela | ||
| State | Amazonas | ||
| Municipality | Maroa | ||
| Founded | 1760 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 14,250 km2 (5,500 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 890 | ||
| • Density | 0.0625/km2 (0.162/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) | ||
| Area code(s) | 0248 | ||
| Climate | Af | ||
| Website | maroa-amazonas.gov.ve | ||
| The area and population figures are for the municipality | |||
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Maroa is a small town located in the southern part of Venezuela. It is found in the Amazonas state. Maroa is also the main town, or shire town, of the Maroa Municipality.
History of Maroa
Maroa was first established a long time ago, in the year 1760. It was founded by a brave leader named Cacique Maruwa.
Who Lives in Maroa?
According to a count done in 2001, about 890 people live in the Maroa Municipality. This number is about 2% of all the people living in the Amazonas state.
The area where Maroa is located is quite large, but not many people live there. This means the population density is very low. There are only about 0.0625 people living in each square kilometer.
How is Maroa Governed?
Maroa is part of a larger area called the Maroa Municipality. This municipality has a leader called a Mayor. The Mayor helps to run the town and make decisions for the people.
The Mayor of Maroa is Thaimir Briceño Angulo. The Mayor works to improve the lives of the people in Maroa.
What is the Climate Like?
Maroa has a tropical rainforest climate. This means it is usually hot and humid all year round. There is also a lot of rain. This type of climate helps many different plants and animals to grow.
