Yateras

Yateras is a municipality in the Guantánamo Province of Cuba. The municipal seat is located in the town of Palenque, in the northern part of the province. Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is partly located in this municipality.

Yateras
Municipality
Yateras municipality (red) within
Guantánamo Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 20°21′0″N 74°55′28″W
CountryCuba
ProvinceGuantánamo
SeatPalenque
Area
 • Total664 km2 (256 sq mi)
Elevation
370 m (1,210 ft)
Population
 (2004)[2]
 • Total20,358
 • Density30.7/km2 (80/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s)+53-21

Geography

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Casimbas, Casisey Abajo, Casisey Arriba, Guayabal, Palmar, Río Seco, San Andrés, Sigual and Yateras.[3] Jamaica, now seat of Manuel Tames municipality, was part of Yateras until the reform of 1976.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Yateras had a population of 20,358.[2] With a total area of 664 km2 (256 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 30.7/km2 (80/sq mi).

International relations

Twin towns – Sister cities

Yateras is twinned with:

See also

References
  1. Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  2. Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  3. Guije.com. "Yateras" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  4. "Boulder Sister City Program". City of Boulder, Colorado. Retrieved September 9, 2011.

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