Guane

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Guane
Guane (Cuba1)
Guane
Location of Guane in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°12′2″N 84°05′2″W / 22.20056, -84.08389
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Pinar del Río
Founded 1602[1]
Established 1879
Area [2]
 - Total 717 km² (276.8 sq mi)
Elevation 25 m (82 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 35,893
 - Density 1,879/km² (4,866.6/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-82

Guane is a municipality and city in the Pinar del Río Province of Cuba.

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Cabo de San Antonio y La Fe, Catalina, Cortés, Hato de Guane, Isabel Rubio (Paso Real de Guane), Juan Gómez, La Grifa, Las Martinas, Los Acostas, Manuel Lazo (Cayuco), Portales, Pueblo, Punta de la Sierra, Sábalo and Tenería.[1]

It was founded in 1602.[1]

The Ciego Montero soft drinks are produced in Guane.

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Guane had a population of 35,893.[3] With a total area of 717 km² (276.8 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 50.1/km² (129.8/sq mi).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

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