Province of Las Palmas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Las Palmas
Provincia de Las Palmas
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Map of Spain with Las Palmas highlighted
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Canary Islands | ||
| Capital | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4,066 km2 (1,570 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | Ranked 46th | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 1,109,175 | ||
| • Rank | Ranked 12th | ||
| • Density | 272.79/km2 (706.53/sq mi) | ||
| Official language(s) | Spanish | ||
| Parliament | Cortes Generales | ||
The Province of Las Palmas ( Spanish: Provincia de Las Palmas) is a province of Spain. It is made up of the eastern part of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands.
In 1927, the Province of Canary Islands was split into two provinces: Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
In 1982, both provinces became part of the newly founded autonomous community of the Canary Islands.
Images for kids
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Church of San Juan Bautista
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Botanic garden in Arucas
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Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino, in Teror.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Las Palmas para niños
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