Palmira, Cuba
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Palmira | |
Location of Palmira in Cuba | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Cuba |
Province | Cienfuegos |
Founded | 1879[1] |
Incorporated | 1940 |
Area [2] | |
- Total | 318 km² (122.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) |
Population (2004)[3] | |
- Total | 33,153 |
- Density | 104.3/km² (270.1/sq mi) |
Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
Area code(s) | +53-432 |
Palmira is a municipality and city in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba.
It was founded in 1879[1] under the name Las Casas. The name was changed to Palmira and the community was incorporated in 1940. The municipality is divided into the barrios of Primero, Segundo, Arango y Escarza.[1]
The thermal water resort of Ciego Montero and the omonymous bottled water plant are located in the municipality, 12 km (7 mi) form the town of Palmira.
[edit] Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Palmira had a population of 33,153.[3] With a total area of 318 km² (122.8 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 104.3/km² (270.1/sq mi).
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