Güira de Melena

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Güira de Melena
Güira de Melena (Cuba1)
Güira de Melena
Location of Güira de Melena in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°48′7″N 82°30′17″W / 22.80194, -82.50472
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province La Habana
Founded 1779[1]
Area [2]
 - Total 178 km² (68.7 sq mi)
Elevation 20 m (66 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 37,838
 - Density 212.6/km² (550.6/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-7

Güira de Melena is a municipality and city in the La Habana Province of west-central Cuba. It is located on the southern shore of the island, bordering the Bay of Batabanó. It was founded in 1779.[1]

The town is south of San Antonio de los Baños and east of Alquízar.

The principal economic activities include agriculture, especially tobacco; the city has cigar factories. Other agricultural products are potatoes, bananas, pineapples and other tropical fruits, and dairy products.

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[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Güira de Melena had a population of 37,838.[3] With a total area of 178 km² (68.7 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 212.6/km² (550.6/sq mi).

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Gabriel, Norte Pueblo, Sibanacán, Sur Pueblo, Tumbadero and Turibacoa.[1]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. Güira de Melena. 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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