Banes, Cuba
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| Country |  Cuba |
| Province | Holguín |
| Established | 1887[1] |
| Area [2] | |
| - Total | 781 km² (301.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| - Total | 81,274 |
| - Density | 104.1/km² (269.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-24 |
Banes is a municipality and city in the Holguín Province of Cuba.
The name comes from the Taino word Bani, meaning "valley".[4]
[edit] Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Banes had a population of 81,274.[3] With a total area of 781 km² (301.5 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 104.1/km² (269.6/sq mi).
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Angeles, Berros, Cañadón, Durruthy, Este, Flores, Macabi, Mulas, Oeste, Retrete, Río Seco, Samá (includes Guardalavaca), Veguitas and Yaguajay.[1]
Fulgencio Batista was born in Banes.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Guije.com. Banes (Spanish). Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
- ^ a b Statoids. Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
- ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality (Spanish). Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
- ^ Taino-Tribe.org. Taino Dictionary (Spanish). Retrieved on 2007-10-18.
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