Yateras facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yateras
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Yateras municipality (red) within
Guantánamo Province (yellow) and Cuba |
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| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Guantánamo |
| Seat | Palenque |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 664 km2 (256 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 370 m (1,210 ft) |
| Population
(2022)
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| • Municipality | 18,642 |
| • Density | 28.075/km2 (72.71/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 3,076 |
| • Rural | 15,566 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | +53-21 |
| Website | https://www.yateras.gob.cu/es/ |
Yateras is a special area in the Guantánamo Province of Cuba. It's called a municipality. The main town in Yateras is Palenque. You can find Palenque in the northern part of the province.
A very important place, Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, is partly in Yateras. This park is so special that UNESCO has named it a World Heritage Site. Yateras is also known for being the highest settlement in Cuba. This means it's located higher up than any other town or city in the country.
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Exploring Yateras's Location
Yateras is a municipality in the eastern part of Cuba. It is located within the Guantánamo Province. The main town, Palenque, serves as the center of the municipality.
The municipality is divided into smaller areas called barrios. These include places like Casimbas, Guayabal, and San Andrés. These divisions help organize the different communities within Yateras.
People and Population in Yateras
Yateras is home to many people. In 2022, about 18,642 people lived there. Most of these people live in rural areas. Only a smaller number live in the main town of Palenque.
The municipality covers an area of about 664 square kilometers. This means that for every square kilometer, there are about 28 people. This number tells us how crowded or spread out the population is.
Connecting with the World: Sister Cities
Yateras has special connections with other cities around the world. These connections are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They help people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
Since 1987, Yateras has been twinned with Boulder, Colorado in the United States. This partnership helps build friendships and understanding between the two communities.
See also
In Spanish: Yateras para niños
