Manzanillo, Cuba
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| Country |  Cuba |
| Province | Granma |
| Established | January 6, 1840[1] |
| Area [2] | |
| - Total | 498 km² (192.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| - Total | 130,789 |
| - Density | 262.6/km² (680.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-23 |
Manzanillo is a municipality and city in the Granma Province of Cuba.
It is a port city in the Granma Province in eastern Cuba on the Gulf of Guacanayabo, near the delta of the Cauto River. Its access is limited by the coral reefs of Cayo Perla.[citation needed]
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Primero, Segundo, Tercero, Cuarto, Quinto y Sexto (part of the city of Manzanillo), as well as the rural communities of Blanquizal, Calicito, Canabacoa, Caño, Ceiba Caridad, Congo, Jibacoa, Palmas Altas, Purial, Remate, Tranquilidad and Zarzal.[1]
Manzanillo was founded in 1784.[4]
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[edit] Economy
The agriculture is based on raising coffee, sugar, rice, fruit and tobacco crops, as well as honey and cattle.
The industry is composed of sawmills, fish-canning, molasses plants, as well as some cigars and leather goods factories.[4]
Zinc and copper deposits are resent in the municipality.
[edit] Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Manzanillo had a population of 130,789.[3] With a total area of 498 km² (192.3 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 262.6/km² (680.1/sq mi).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Guije.com. Manzanillo. Retrieved on 2007-10-06. (Spanish)
- ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.
- ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-06. (Spanish)
- ^ a b Encarta (2001). Manzanillo Info.. GreatestCities.com.
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