Ciego de Ávila Province

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Ciego de Ávila Province
Location of Ciego de Ávila Province in Cuba
Location of Ciego de Ávila Province in Cuba
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Capital Ciego de Ávila
Area 6,783.13 km² (2,619 sq mi)
Population 416,370 (2004[1])
Density 61.38 /km² (159 /sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)

Ciego de Ávila is one of the provinces of Cuba, and was previously part of Camagüey Province. Its capital is Ciego de Ávila, which lies on the Carretera Central (central highway), and the second city is Morón, further north.

The province was separated from Camagüey Province in 1975 by the government.

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[edit] Geography

Off the north coast of the province, some (cays) of the Jardines del Rey archipelago are being developed as tourist resorts, principally Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo. The south coast is characterised by mangroves.

Between Morón and the north coast are several lakes, including the Laguna de Leche (the Lagoon of Milk, so called for its white appearance because of large lime deposits underwater) which is the largest natural lake in Cuba.

[edit] Economy

Central Ciego de Ávila is used for cattle ranching, elsewhere in the province sugar, pineapples and citrus fruit are grown. Pineapples are the staple crop, but sweet potatoes, potatoes, yuca, plantains, and bananas are also cultivated for national consumption.

[edit] Municipalities

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Municipality Population
(2004)		 Area
(km²)		 Location Remarks
Baraguá &0000000000032408.00000032,408 &0000000000000728.000000728 21°40′56″N 78°37′28″W / 21.68222, -78.62444 (Baraguá) Gaspar
Bolivia &0000000000016612.00000016,612 &0000000000000918.000000918 22°04′30″N 78°21′1″W / 22.075, -78.35028 (Bolivia)
Chambas &0000000000039868.00000039,868 &0000000000000769.000000769 22°11′48″N 78°54′47″W / 22.19667, -78.91306 (Chambas)
Ciego de Ávila &0000000000135736.000000135,736 &0000000000000445.000000445 21°50′53″N 78°45′46″W / 21.84806, -78.76278 (Ciego de Ávila) Provincial capital
Ciro Redondo &0000000000029560.00000029,560 &0000000000000588.000000588 22°01′8″N 78°42′10″W / 22.01889, -78.70278 (Ciro Redondo)
Florencia &0000000000019811.00000019,811 &0000000000000286.000000286 22°08′51″N 78°58′1″W / 22.1475, -78.96694 (Florencia)
Majagua &0000000000026617.00000026,617 &0000000000000544.000000544 21°55′28″N 78°59′26″W / 21.92444, -78.99056 (Majagua)
Morón &0000000000060612.00000060,612 &0000000000000615.000000615 22°06′39″N 78°37′40″W / 22.11083, -78.62778 (Morón)
Primero de Enero &0000000000027813.00000027,813 &0000000000000713.000000713 21°56′43″N 78°25′8″W / 21.94528, -78.41889 (Primero de Enero)
Venezuela &0000000000027333.00000027,333 &0000000000000716.000000716 21°45′4″N 78°46′44″W / 21.75111, -78.77889 (Venezuela)

Source: Population from 2004 Census.[1] Area from 1976 municipal re-distribution.[2]

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the province of Ciego de Ávila had a population of 416,370.[1] With a total area of 6,783.13 km² (2,619 sq mi),[3] the province had a population density of 61.4/km² (159/sq mi).

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-02. (Spanish)
  2. ^ Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.
  3. ^ Government of Cuba (2002). Population by Province. Retrieved on 2007-10-06. (Spanish)

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