Jobabo, Cuba

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Jobabo
Jobabo, Cuba (Cuba1)
Jobabo, Cuba
Location of Jobabo in Cuba
Coordinates: 20°54′28″N 77°16′59″W / 20.90778, -77.28306
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Las Tunas
Area [1]
 - Total 884 km² (341.3 sq mi)
Elevation 50 m (164 ft)
Population (2004)[2]
 - Total 49,403
 - Density 55.9/km² (144.8/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-31

Jobabo is a municipality and city in the Las Tunas Province of Cuba. It is located in the southern part of the province, 34 km (21 mi) south of Victoria de Las Tunas, the provincial capital.

Jobabo is named from the taino word jobabol, meaning "a place where many jobo trees grow".[3]

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Jobabo had a population of 49,403.[2] With a total area of 884 km² (341.3 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 55.9/km² (144.8/sq mi).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.
  2. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-06. (Spanish)
  3. ^ Periodico 26. Jobabo. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.
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