La Sierpe, Cuba

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La Sierpe
La Sierpe, Cuba (Cuba1)
La Sierpe, Cuba
Location of La Sierpe in Cuba
Coordinates: 21°45′38″N 79°14′36″W / 21.76056, -79.24333
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Sancti Spíritus
Area [1]
 - Total 1,035 km² (399.6 sq mi)
Elevation 35 m (115 ft)
Population (2004)[2]
 - Total 16,937
 - Density 16.4/km² (42.5/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-41

La Sierpe is a municipality and city in the Sancti Spíritus Province of Cuba. It is located in the south-eastern part pf the province, 30 kilometers (19 mi) from Sancti Spiritus, the provincial capital. It borders the Gulf of Ana Maria of the Caribbean Sea to the south and the province of Ciego de Ávila to the east.

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of La Sierpe had a population of 16,937.[2] With a total area of 1,035 km² (399.6 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 16.4/km² (42.5/sq mi).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
  2. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)