Calixto Garcia, Cuba

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Coordinates: 20°51′14″N 76°36′7″W / 20.85389, -76.60194
Calixto Garcia
Location of Calixto Garcia in Cuba
Country	Cuba
Province	Holguín
Area ^[1]
- Total	617 km² (238.2 sq mi)
Elevation	85 m (279 ft)
Population (2004)^[2]
- Total	57,867
- Density	93.8/km² (242.9/sq mi)
Time zone	EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s)	+53-24

Calixto Garcia is a municipality in the Holguín Province of Cuba. The municipal seat is located in the town of Buenaventura.

The municipality was named for Calixto García e Iñiguez, an independence war hero.

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Calixto Garcia had a population of 57,867.^[2] With a total area of 617 km² (238.2 sq mi),^[1] it has a population density of 93.8/km² (242.9/sq mi).

[edit] See also

List of cities in Cuba

[edit] References

^ ^a ^b Statoids. Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
^ ^a ^b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-05. (Spanish)

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