Boyeros
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| Country |  Cuba |
| Province | Ciudad De La Habana |
| Established | 1976 (Municipality) |
| Area [1] | |
| - Total | 134 km² (51.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Population (2004)[2] | |
| - Total | 188,593 |
| - Density | 1,407.4/km² (3,645.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-7 |
Boyeros is one of the 15 municipalities or boroughs (municipios in Spanish) in the city of Havana, Cuba.
The municipality was created in 1976, and amalgamated the town of Santiago de Las Vegas. It lies on the south-west side of the city and extends towards the José Martí International Airport.
[edit] Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Boyeros had a population of 188,593.[2] With a total area of 134 km² (51.7 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 1,407.4/km² (3,645.1/sq mi).
During the 18th, 19th and early part of the 20th century, large waves of Canarian people emigrated to Boyeros.[3]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.
- ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-06. (Spanish)
- ^ Canarios in Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-18. (Spanish)
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