Onoto facts for kids
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Onoto
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Juan Manuel Cajigal Municipality in Anzoátegui State
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| Country | Venezuela | ||
| State | Anzoátegui | ||
| Municipality | Juan Manuel Cajigal | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1,741 km2 (672 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 12,358 | ||
| • Density | 7.1/km2 (18/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) | ||
| Area code(s) | 0281 | ||
| Climate | Aw | ||
| Website | juancajigal-anzoategui.gob.ve | ||
| The area and population figures are for the municipality | |||
Onoto is a town located in the eastern part of Venezuela. It is found in the state of Anzoátegui. Onoto is the main town, also known as the shire town, of the Juan Manuel Cajigal Municipality. This means it is the center for local government and services for the surrounding area.
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About Onoto
Onoto is an important place within the Juan Manuel Cajigal Municipality. It serves as the administrative heart for the people living there. The town helps connect the different parts of the municipality.
Location and Geography
Onoto is in the state of Anzoátegui, which is in eastern Venezuela. The municipality it belongs to covers an area of about 1,741 square kilometers. This is a fairly large area for a local government region.
Climate of the Region
The climate in Onoto is known as a tropical savanna climate. This type of climate usually has warm temperatures all year round. It also has distinct wet and dry seasons. This is common in many parts of Venezuela.
People and Population
Understanding how many people live in a place helps us learn about it. A census is a count of all the people in an area. It also gathers information about them.
Population Figures
According to the Venezuelan census taken in 2001, the Juan Manuel Cajigal Municipality had a population of 12,358 people. This number represents about 1% of the total population of the Anzoátegui state at that time. Earlier, in 1990, the population was a bit higher, at 14,183 people.
Local Government
The local government for Onoto and the Juan Manuel Cajigal Municipality is led by a Mayor. The mayor helps make decisions for the community. They work to improve the lives of the people living in the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Onoto (Anzoátegui) para niños
