Quemado de Güines

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Quemado de Güines
Quemado de Güines (Cuba1)
Quemado de Güines
Location of Quemado de Güines in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°47′24″N 80°15′22″W / 22.79, -80.25611
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Villa Clara
Founded 1667[1]
Area [2]
 - Total 338 km² (130.5 sq mi)
Elevation 85 m (279 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 22,590
 - Density 66.8/km² (173/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-422

Quemado de Güines is a municipality and city in the Villa Clara Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1667.[1]

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Quemado de Güines had a population of 22,590.[3] With a total area of 338 km² (130.5 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 66.8/km² (173/sq mi).

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Caguaguas, Carahatas, Güines, Paso Cavado, Poblado, San Valentín and Zambumbia.[1]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. Quemado de Güines. Retrieved on 2007-10-09. (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-09.
  3. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-09. (Spanish)