Tenares facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tenares
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 Tenares
Location in the Dominican Republic
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| Country |  Dominican Republic |
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| Province | Hermanas Mirabal | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 159.71 km2 (61.66 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 30,110 | |
| • Density | 188.53/km2 (488.29/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Tenarense(a) | |
| Distance to – Salcedo |
6 km |
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| Municipalities | 1 | |
Tenares is a town located in the Hermanas Mirabal province of the Dominican Republic. It is a place where people live, work, and go to school, just like towns in other parts of the world.
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About Tenares
Tenares is an important town in its region. It is known for being a part of the beautiful Dominican Republic, a country in the Caribbean. Towns like Tenares help connect different parts of the country.
Where is Tenares?
Tenares is found in the northern part of the Dominican Republic. It is located in the Hermanas Mirabal Province. This province is named after three brave sisters who were very important in the country's history.
What is a Province?
A province is like a large region or state within a country. It helps organize the country into smaller areas for easier management. The Hermanas Mirabal Province is one of many provinces in the Dominican Republic.
How Far is Salcedo?
Tenares is quite close to another important town called Salcedo. The distance between Tenares and Salcedo is only about 6 kilometers. This means they are neighbors!
People and Size
Tenares is home to many people. In 2012, the town had a population of 30,110 residents. This number tells us how many people lived there at that time.
How Big is Tenares?
The total area of Tenares is about 159.71 square kilometers. To help you imagine, this is roughly the size of 15,971 football fields! This area includes the town itself and the land around it.
What is a Municipality?
Tenares is also a "municipality." A municipality is a local government area. It includes a main town and the smaller villages or rural areas around it. Tenares is one of the municipalities in its province.
See also
- In Spanish: Tenares para niños
