Moa, Cuba

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Moa
Moa, Cuba (Cuba1)
Moa, Cuba
Location of Moa in Cuba
Coordinates: 20°38′23″N 74°55′3″W / 20.63972, -74.9175
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Holguín
Area [1]
 - Total 730 km² (281.9 sq mi)
Elevation m (16 ft)
Population (2004)[2]
 - Total 71,079
 - Density 97.4/km² (252.3/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-24

Moa is a municipality and city in the Holguín Province of Cuba.

Large nickel deposits located in the Moa area are exploited in part by joint ventures with the Canadian company Sherritt International.

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Moa had a population of 71,079.[2] With a total area of 730 km² (281.9 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 97.4/km² (252.3/sq mi).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Statoids. Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
  2. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-05. (Spanish)

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