Alquízar

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Alquízar
Alquízar (Cuba1)
Alquízar
Location of Alquízar in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°48′24″N 82°34′58″W / 22.80667, -82.58278
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province La Habana
Founded 1879[1]
Established January 1, 1879
Area [2]
 - Total 193 km² (74.5 sq mi)
Elevation 25 m (82 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 29,616
 - Density 153.5/km² (397.6/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-7

Alquízar is a municipality and city in the La Habana Province of Cuba.

The town is located in the south-west corner of the province, south-west of San Antonio de los Baños and west of Güira de Melena.

The settlement was first mentioned in 1616, as a coffee plantation owned by Don Sancho de Alquízar, who gives the name of the community. In 1826, a garrison was established here,[1] and it was incorporated in 1879.

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Alquízar had a population of 29,616.[3] With a total area of 193 km² (74.5 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 153.5/km² (397.6/sq mi).

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Guanímar, La Paz, Pueblo (capital), San Andrés and Tumbadero.[1]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. Alquízar. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
  3. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
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