Jobabo
# 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.

## Overview

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

## Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Jobabo had a population of 49,403. With a total area of 884 $km^2$ (341 sq mi), it has a population density of $55.9/km^2$ (145/sq mi).

