Jiguaní
Jiguaní (Spanish pronunciation: [xiɣwaˈni]) is a town and municipality in the Granma Province of Cuba. It is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Bayamo, the provincial capital.
Jiguaní | |
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.png) Jiguaní municipality (red) within Granma Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 20°22′23″N 76°25′20″W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Granma |
| Established | 1701[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 646 km2 (249 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| • Total | 60,320 |
| • Density | 93.4/km2 (242/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | +53-23 |
Overview
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Babiney, Baire, Bijagual, La Villa, Los Negros, Maffo, Rihito and Santa Rita.[1]
The name "Jiguaní" is of Taíno origin, and means "height of the river".[4] The town of Jiguaní was a stronghold and a starting point in the independence war of 1895.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Jiguaní had a population of 60,320.[3] With a total area of 646 km2 (249 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 93.4/km2 (242/sq mi).
References
- Guije.com. "Jiguaní" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- United Confederation of Taíno People. "Taíno Dictionary" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-10-16. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
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