Cabaiguán

For the cigar brand, see Cabaiguán (cigar brand).
Cabaiguán
—  Municipality  —
Location of Cabaiguán in Cuba
Coordinates:
Country  Cuba
Province Sancti Spíritus
Founded 1894[1]
Established 1926 (Municipality)
Area[2]
 • Total 597 km2 (230.5 sq mi)
Elevation 135 m (443 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 • Total 67,224
 • Density 112.6/km2 (291.6/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-41

Cabaiguán is a municipality in the province of Sancti Spíritus, Cuba. The capital city, also named Cabaiguán, is located within the district of Cabaiguán.

It was founded in 1894,[1] and established as a municipality in 1926. The municipality is divided into the barrios of Cabaiguán, Neiva, Pedro Barba, Guayos and Santa Lucía.[1]

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Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Cabaiguán had a population of 67,224.[3] With a total area of 597 km2 (231 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 112.6 /km2 (292 /sq mi).

Cabaiguán is better known for its cigars a well known brand is Bausá. Also, the tabbaco produced here is very good.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. "Cabaiguán". http://www.guije.com/pueblo/municipios/vcabaiguan/index.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-07.  (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". http://www.statoids.com/ycu.html. Retrieved 2007-10-07. 
  3. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. http://web.archive.org/web/20070927111826/http://www.atenas.inf.cu/todo/Estadisticas/TABLA+No_3balance.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-07.  (Spanish)

External links

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