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.

Provincia de Las Palmas
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Coordinates: 28°20′N 14°20′W / 28.333°N 14.333°W / 28.333; -14.333Coordinates: 28°20′N 14°20′W / 28.333°N 14.333°W / 28.333; -14.333
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCanary Islands
CapitalLas Palmas de Gran Canaria
Area
 • Total4,066 km2 (1,570 sq mi)
 • RankRanked 46th
Population
 (2018)
 • Total1,109,175
 • RankRanked 12th
 • Density272.79/km2 (706.53/sq mi)
Official language(s)Spanish
ParliamentCortes 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.

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