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Municipio Gran Sabana

Municipio Gran Sabana
Municipality
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Flag
Official seal of Municipio Gran Sabana
Seal
Santa Elena de Uairén
Location in Bolívar
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Country  Venezuela
State Bolívar
Municipal seat 34,014.6 square kilometre
Area
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Population
 (2011)
 • Total 28,450
Time zone UTC−4 (VET)
Area code(s) 0289

The Gran Sabana Municipality is a special area in Venezuela. It is one of 11 municipalities in the Bolívar state. This region is known for its amazing natural beauty.

According to a 2011 count, about 28,450 people live here. The main town in Gran Sabana Municipality is Santa Elena de Uairén. This town is like the capital of the municipality.

Who Lives in Gran Sabana?

The Gran Sabana Municipality is home to many people. In 2007, about 34,095 people lived there. This number was higher than in 2000.

A very interesting fact is that most people living here are indigenous. In 2011, about 77.67% of the population were indigenous. The largest group among them are the Pemon. They have lived in this area for a very long time.

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