Maicao

Within La Guajira, Colombia, Maicao stands as a sizeable town. Population sits at roughly 123,757 according to the open data we track. On the world map it falls within the Western Hemisphere, specifically at 11.377°, -72.239°. Based on its tropical position, residents likely encounter warm temperatures throughout the year with pronounced wet and dry seasons. It is recorded as having been established around 1927, placing its origins in the 20th century. The town sits at a modest elevation of 52 m and covers an extensive 1,782 km². Resident density is around 69 per km², indicating a relatively low population density. Continue scrolling for population, climate, environmental and points-of-interest data drawn from public sources.

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