Guáimaro

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Guáimaro
Guáimaro (Cuba1)
Guáimaro
Location of Guáimaro in Cuba
Coordinates: 21°03′32″N 77°20′52″W / 21.05889, -77.34778
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Camagüey
Established 1924[1]
Area [2]
 - Total 1,847 km² (713.1 sq mi)
Elevation 80 m (262 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 57,086
 - Density 30.9/km² (80/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-322

Guáimaro is a town and municipality in the southern part of Camagüey Province in Cuba. It is located between the cities of Camagüey and Victoria de Las Tunas.

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Camaniguán, Elia, Galbis, Guáimaro, Palo Seco, Pilar and Tetuán.[1]

The municipality was created in 1943, when it split from Camagüey.

Guáimaro features prominently in Cuban history as the place where in 1869 the Revolutionary Army of Mambises met and created the Constitution for a new nation free from Spanish colonial oppression.

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[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Guáimaro had a population of 57,086.[3] With a total area of 1,847 km² (713.1 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 30.9/km² (80/sq mi).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Guije.com. Guáimaro. 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)

[edit] External links

Cuba Portal
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Municipalities in Camagüey Province
Camagüey Province
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