Perico, Cuba
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| Country |  Cuba |
| Province | Matanzas |
| Founded | 1874[1] |
| Established | 1879 |
| Area [2] | |
| - Total | 278 km² (107.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| - Total | 31,147 |
| - Density | 112.0/km² (290.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-52 |
Perico is a municipality and city in the Matanzas Province of Cuba. It is located south of Marti, north of Colón and east of Jovellanos.
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Altamisal, Norte, Quintana, Roque, Sur and Tinguaro.[1]
It was founded in 1874[1] near a garrison of the Spanish colonial civil guard. The name was changed in 1885 to Miguel de Cervantes, then restored to Perico in 1899.[4]
[edit] Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Perico had a population of 31,147.[3] With a total area of 278 km² (107.3 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 112.0/km² (290.1/sq mi).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Guije.com. Perico. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
- ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
- ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
- ^ Municipalities in Matanzas. Perico. Retrieved on 2007-10-02. (Spanish)
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