Batabanó, Cuba

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Batabanó
Batabanó, Cuba (Cuba1)
Batabanó, Cuba
Location of Batabanó in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°41′55″N 82°17′38″W / 22.69861, -82.29389
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province La Habana
Founded 1688[1]
Established 1898 (Municipality)
Area [2]
 - Total 187 km² (72.2 sq mi)
Elevation 5 m (16 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 25,664
 - Density 137.2/km² (355.3/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-7

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

The municipality is crossed by a number of rivers, among them Rio Guanabo, Rio San Felipe, Rio Pacheco, Rio San Juan and Rio Santa Gertrudis. A small marina is located in the port of Batabano. The Batabano cays, developed in the sea south of the community are part of the Canarreos Archipelago.

It was founded in 1688.[1]

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Batabanó had a population of 25,664.[3] With a total area of 187 km² (72.2 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 137.2/km² (355.3/sq mi).

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Aguacate, Azcárate, Cuatro Caminos, Este, Guanabo, Mayaguano, Norte, Oeste, Pueblo de Batabanó, Pueblo de San Felipe, Pueblo Nuevo, Quintanal, and San Agustín.[1]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. Batabanó. 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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