Province of Las Palmas
province of Spain in the Canary Islands
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.
Las Palmas
Provincia de Las Palmas | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
.svg) Map of Spain with Las Palmas highlighted | |
| Coordinates: 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 | 270/km2 (710/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.
Other websites
change- (in Spanish) Government of the Canary Islands
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