Santa Cruz del Norte
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| Country |  Cuba |
| Province | La Habana |
| Founded | 1800[1] |
| Established | 1931 (Municipality) |
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| - Total | 376 km² (145.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| - Total | 32,576 |
| - Density | 86.6/km² (224.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-7 |
Santa Cruz del Norte is a municipality in the La Habana Province of Cuba.It is located in the east of the province, between the cities of Havana and Matanzas, at the mouth of the Santa Cruz River.
The town was founded in 1800, being a fisher community at that time, and achieved municipality status in 1931.[1]
This is the main home of the Havana Club rum distillery; all dark varieties being produced in Santa Cruz del Norte. The distillery can be visited as part of a tour.
Other industries in the municipality include power generation, oil extraction and fishing.
[edit] Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Santa Cruz del Norte had a population of 32,576.[3] With a total area of 376 km² (145.2 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 86.6/km² (224.3/sq mi).
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Boca de Jaruco, Jibacoa, Arcos de Canasí and Santa Cruz del Norte (the town proper).[1]
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