Jobabo

Jobabo is a municipality and town in the Las Tunas Province of Cuba. It is located in the southern part of the province, 34 km (21 mi) south of Las Tunas, the provincial capital.

Jobabo
Municipality
Jobabo municipality (red) within Las Tunas Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 20°54′28″N 77°16′59″W
Country	Cuba
Province	Las Tunas
Area [1]
• Total	884 km2 (341 sq mi)
Elevation	50 m (160 ft)
Population  (2022)[2]
• Total	40,345
• Density	46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
Area code	+53-31
Website	https://www.jobabo.gob.cu/

Overview

Jobabo is named from the taino word jobabol, meaning "a place where many jobo trees grow".^[3]

Demographics

In 2022, the municipality of Jobabo had a population of 40,345.^[2] With a total area of 884 km² (341 sq mi),^[1] it has a population density of 46/km² (120/sq mi).

See also

• Municipalities of Cuba
• List of cities in Cuba