San José de los Llanos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San José de los Llanos
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 San José de los Llanos
Location in the Dominican Republic
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| Country |  Dominican Republic |
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| Province | San Pedro de Macorís | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 436.46 km2 (168.52 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 38,989 | |
| • Density | 89.3301/km2 (231.364/sq mi) | |
| Municipal Districts | 2 |
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San José de los Llanos is a town and a special area called a municipality in the Dominican Republic. It is part of the San Pedro de Macorís province.
Think of a municipality like a county or a large town area. It has its own local government. Inside San José de los Llanos, there are two smaller areas called municipal districts. These are Gautier and El Puerto.
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Where is San José de los Llanos?
San José de los Llanos is located in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic. This country is on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea. The municipality covers an area of about 436 square kilometers.
In 2012, about 38,989 people lived in San José de los Llanos. It's a place where many people live and work, contributing to the life of the province.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a type of local government area. It's like a big town or city and the land around it. Municipalities in the Dominican Republic have their own leaders. These leaders help manage things like local services and public spaces.
The two municipal districts, Gautier and El Puerto, are smaller parts of San José de los Llanos. They also have local councils that work with the main municipality.
Famous People from San José de los Llanos
Some people who became well-known were born or lived in San José de los Llanos.
Francisco Alvarado Arellano
- Francisco Alvarado Arellano (1840–1917) was a notable person from this region. He was a military man and a politician from Venezuela. He played a role in the history of his country during his lifetime.
See also
In Spanish: Los Llanos (República Dominicana) para niños
