Martí, Cuba

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Martí
Martí, Cuba (Cuba1)
Martí, Cuba
Location of Martí in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°57′8″N 80°55′0″W / 22.95222, -80.91667
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Matanzas
Founded 1835 (Hato Nuevo)[1]
Established 1879
Area [2]
 - Total 1,070 km² (413.1 sq mi)
Elevation 20 m (66 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 23,475
 - Density 21.9/km² (56.7/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-52

Martí is a town and municipality in north-eastern section of Cuba's Matanzas Province.

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[edit] Geography

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Guamutas, Lacret, La Teja, Martí, Máximo Gómez, Motembo and Río de la Palma.[1]

It is located on the north-central coast of Cuba, and includes the lagoons Inglés, Bibanasí and Majagüillar, all extensions of the Bay of Santa Clara (Bahia de Santa Clara). Its territory is crossed by the rivers La Palma, Júcaro and San Manuel.

[edit] History

The town was founded in 1835 was established in 1835 under the name Hato Nuevo[1] on the location of the Bibanosí ranch. On 24 December 1898 the name was changed to Martí, in honour of independence hero José Martí.

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Martí had a population of 23,475.[3] With a total area of 1,070 km² (413.1 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 21.9/km² (56.7/sq mi).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. Martí. 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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