Quivicán, Cuba
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| Country |  Cuba |
| Province | La Habana |
| Founded | 1700[1] |
| Established | 1919 (Municipality) |
| Area [2] | |
| - Total | 283 km² (109.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| - Total | 29,253 |
| - Density | 103.4/km² (267.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-7 |
Quivicán is predominantly rural municipality in the La Habana Province of Cuba. It is located in the south of the province, bordering the Gulf of Batabanó. The name is of Taino origin (spelled Quibicán).[4]
It was founded in 1700.[1]
[edit] Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Quivicán had a population of 29,253.[3] With a total area of 283 km² (109.3 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 103.4/km² (267.8/sq mi).
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Delicias, Güiro Marrero and Pueblo.[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Guije.com. Quivicán. 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)
- ^ United Confederation of Taíno People. Taíno Dictionary (Spanish). Retrieved on 2007-10-18.
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