Fomento, Cuba

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Fomento
Fomento, Cuba (Cuba1)
Fomento, Cuba
Location of Fomento in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°06′19″N 79°43′13″W / 22.10528, -79.72028
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Sancti Spíritus
Founded 1864[1]
Established 1933 (Municipality
Area [2]
 - Total 471 km² (181.9 sq mi)
Elevation 125 m (410 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 33,528
 - Density 71.2/km² (184.4/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-41

Fomento is a municipality and city in the Sancti Spíritus Province of Cuba.

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Fomento, Güinia de Miranda and Jíquimas.[1]

It was founded in 1864.[1]

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Fomento had a population of 33,528.[3] With a total area of 471 km² (181.9 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 71.2/km² (184.4/sq mi).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. Fomento. 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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