Province of Las Palmas
The Province of Las Palmas (/lɑːs ˈpɑːlməs/, UK: /ˈpɑːməs/; 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.
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Provincia de Las Palmas | |
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| Coordinates: 28°20′N 14°20′W / 28.333°N 14.333°WCoordinates: 28°20′N 14°20′W / 28.333°N 14.333°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Canary Islands |
| Capital | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,066 km2 (1,570 sq mi) |
| • Rank | Ranked 46th |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 1,109,175 |
| • Rank | Ranked 12th |
| • Density | 272.79/km2 (706.53/sq mi) |
| Official language(s) | Spanish |
| Parliament | Cortes Generales |
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.
Province Of Las Palmas Media
Caldera Bandama: view to the volcanic crater, looking direction south-south-east. Camera location28° 02′ 14
Church of San Juan Bautista
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Botanical Gardens of the Duchess of Arucas (Jardín de la Marquesa de Arucas), Gran Canaria
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pino en Teror.JPG
Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino, in Teror.
- Spain Canary Islands location map Province of Las Palmas.svg
The Province of Las Palmas within the Canary Islands
Other websites
- (in Spanish) Government of the Canary Islands
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