Banes, Cuba

Banes is a municipality and city in the Holguín Province of Cuba. Banes was an important area for the native Taino people before the conquest by Columbus.

Banes
Municipality
Banes municipality (red) within
Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 20°58′11″N 75°42′42″W
CountryCuba
ProvinceHolguín
Established1887[1]
Area
 • Total781 km2 (302 sq mi)
Elevation
100 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2004)[3]
 • Total81,274
 • Density104.1/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s)+53-24

The town of Banes is visited by tourists from Guardalavaca as it is the nearest town to the resort, and both are in the municipality of Banes. A museum featuring the Taino culture is situated halfway between both towns.

History

The name comes from the inhabitants Taino language word Bani, meaning "valley".[4]

Hurricane Ike made landfall here as a Category 4 hurricane on the evening of September 7, 2008, causing great losses of property.

Geography

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Barrio Amarillo, Angeles, Berros, Cañadón, Durruthy, Este, Flores, Macabi, Mulas, Nuevo Banes, Oeste, Retrete, Río Seco, Samá (includes Guardalavaca), Marcané, Veguitas and Yaguajay.[1]

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Banes had a population of 81,274.[3] With a total area of 781 km2 (302 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 104.1/km2 (270/sq mi).

Personalities

See also

References
  1. Guije.com. "Banes" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  2. Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  3. Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  4. Taino-Tribe.org. "Taino Dictionary" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 13 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-18.

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