Maisí
Maisí is a municipality and town in the Guantánamo Province of Cuba. Its administrative seat is located in the town of La Máquina.
Maisí | |
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.png) Maisí municipality (red) within Guantánamo Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 20°14′35″N 74°9′22″W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Guantánamo |
| Seat | La Máquina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 525 km2 (203 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 28,276 |
| • Density | 53.9/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | +53-21 |
Geography
The easternmost point of Cuba, Punta Maisí (called "Baitiquiri"[3] by the Taino in pre-colonial times) is located in this municipality.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Maisí had a population of 28,276.[2] With a total area of 525 km2 (203 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 53.9/km2 (140/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 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- Taino-Tribe.org. "Taino Dictionary" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-18.
External links
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