Melena del Sur, Cuba

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Melena del Sur
Melena del Sur, Cuba (Cuba1)
Melena del Sur, Cuba
Location of Melena del Sur in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°46′53″N 82°08′55″W / 22.78139, -82.14861
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province La Habana
Founded 1768[1]
Established 1878 (Municipality)
Area [2]
 - Total 227 km² (87.6 sq mi)
Elevation 30 m (98 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 20,445
 - Density 90.1/km² (233.4/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-7

Melena del Sur is a municipality and city in the La Habana Province of Cuba.

It was founded in 1768.[1]

The Municipal Park (Parque Municipal de Melena del Sur) is a National Monument of Cuba.[4]

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Melena del Sur had a population of 20,445.[3] With a total area of 227 km² (87.6 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 90.1/km² (233.4/sq mi).

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Bayamo, Charcas, Costa de Guara, Costa de Melena, Lechugas, Navío, Ponce, Pueblo, Pueblo de Guara, Ruiz and San Julián.[1]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. Melena del Sur. 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)
  4. ^ National Council for Cultural Heritage. National Monuments in Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-09. (Spanish)

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