Niquero, Cuba

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Niquero
Niquero, Cuba (Cuba1)
Niquero, Cuba
Location of Niquero in Cuba
Coordinates: 20°02′50″N 77°34′41″W / 20.04722, -77.57806
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Granma
Established 1825[1]
Area [2]
 - Total 582 km² (224.7 sq mi)
Elevation 5 m (16 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 41,252
 - Density 70.9/km² (183.6/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-23

Niquero is a municipality and city in the Granma Province of Cuba. It is located in the coastal region of the province, bordering the Gulf of Guacanayabo. Cape Cruz (Cabo Cruz), the westermost point of the province is located in this municipality.

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Belic, Gorito, Jagua, Norte, Platanito, Sevilla, Sur and Vicana.[1]

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Niquero had a population of 41,252.[3] With a total area of 582 km² (224.7 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 70.9/km² (183.6/sq mi).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Guije.com. Niquero. Retrieved on 2007-10-06. (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.
  3. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-06. (Spanish)
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