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Villa Clara Province facts for kids

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Quick Facts About Villa Clara
Capital: Santa Clara
Area: 8,412.41 km²
People Living Here: 817,395
Population Density: 97.17 people per km²
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Escudo de la Provincia Villa Clara
The coat of arms for Villa Clara province

Villa Clara is one of the provinces in Cuba. Its main cities are Santa Clara, which is also the capital, along with Sagua La Grande, Placetas, Camajuaní, Remedios, and Caibarién.

The coast of Villa Clara has many small islands called cays. You can also find beautiful coral reefs and sandy beaches here.

Near Santa Clara, the land rises into hills known as the Alturas de Santa Clara. The highest point in the province is in these hills, reaching 464 meters above sea level. Villa Clara also has many lakes, which are great for water sports and fishing. The Río Sagua la Grande, which is the largest Cuban river flowing into the Atlantic, is also found in Villa Clara province.

Sugar is a very important product for Cuba's economy. It is grown in the flat lands in the northern part of Villa Clara. Many large sugar mills in the area provide jobs for a lot of people.

The provinces of Cienfuegos, Sancti Spíritus, and Villa Clara were once all part of a larger province called Las Villas. Santa Clara used to be the capital of Las Villas.

Famous People from Villa Clara

Many talented people come from Villa Clara. Here are a few:

  • Joe Carollo - a former mayor of Miami, USA.
  • Richard Egues - a musician who played with Orquesta Aragon.
  • Francisco Gatorno - an actor.
  • Rubén González - a famous pianist.
  • Livan Hernandez - a baseball player.
  • Orlando Hernandez - another baseball player.
  • Wilfredo Lam - a well-known painter.
  • Benny "Kid" Paret - a boxer.
  • José Bernal - an artist.
  • Amelia Pelaez - a painter.
  • Zaida del Rio - a painter.
  • Aida ida Morales - a painter.

Cities and Towns (Municipalities)

Villa Clara is divided into several smaller areas called municipalities. These are:


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