Calixto García, Cuba
Calixto García (Spanish pronunciation: [kaˈliksto ɣaɾˈsi.a]) is a municipality in the Holguín Province of Cuba. The municipal seat is located in the town of Buenaventura. The municipality was named for Calixto García Iñiguez, an independence war hero.
Calixto García | |
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 Coat of arms | |
.png) Calixto García municipality (red) within Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 20°51′14″N 76°36′7″W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Holguín |
| Seat | Buenaventura |
| Area | |
| • Total | 617 km2 (238 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Population (2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 57,867 |
| • Density | 93.8/km2 (243/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | +53-24 |
Geography
The municipality includes the town of Buenaventura (municipal seat), the villages of Las Calabazas, Mir, Sabanazo, San Agustín, and other minor localities.[3]
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Calixto Garcia had a population of 57,867.[2] With a total area of 617 km2 (238 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 93.8/km2 (243/sq mi).
References
- Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- 5904272 Calixto García on OpenStreetMap
External links
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