Esmeralda, Cuba

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Esmeralda
Esmeralda, Cuba (Cuba1)
Esmeralda, Cuba
Location of Esmeralda in Cuba
Coordinates: 21°51′22″N 78°06′41″W / 21.85611, -78.11139
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Camagüey
Established 1928[1]
Area [2]
 - Total 1,480 km² (571.4 sq mi)
Elevation 35 m (115 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 29,953
 - Density 1,230/km² (3,185.7/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-322

Esmeralda is a municipality and city in the Camagüey Province of Cuba.

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Caonao, Guanaja, Jaronú, Quemado and Tabor.[1]

The economy is based on crops of sugarcane, coconuts, pineapple, oranges and tobacco.

Cayo Romano, one of the cays of Jardines del Rey archipellago is located north of Esmeralda, across the Bay of la Jiguey (Bahia de Jiguey).

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Esmeralda had a population of 29,953.[3] With a total area of 1,480 km² (571.4 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 1,230/km² (3,185.7/sq mi).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Guije.com. Esmeralda. Retrieved on 2007-10-05. (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Statoids. Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
  3. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-05. (Spanish)
Bolivia Cayo Romano
Bay of Jiguey		 Cayo Guajaba
Bahia La Gloria
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Primero de Enero North Sierra de Cubitas
West   Esmeralda    East
South
Cespedes Magarabomba Camagüey
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Municipalities in Camagüey Province
Camagüey Province
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