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Coordinates: | |
Country | Cuba |
Province | Pinar del Río |
Founded | 1719 (Guane del Norte)[1] |
Established | 1866 |
Area[2] | |
• Total | 915 km2 (353.3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) |
Population (2004)[3] | |
• Total | 26,065 |
• Density | 1,866/km2 (4,832.9/sq mi) |
Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
Area code(s) | +53-82 |
Mantua is a municipality and city in the Pinar del Río Province of Cuba.
It was founded in 1719 under the name Guane del Norte. In 1866 it was established as a municipality.[1] The settlement of Mantua is a National Monument of Cuba.[4]
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Arroyos, Bartolo, Cabezas, Coronel Pozo (Lázaro), Fidel Pedraja, Guayabo, Macurijes, Mantua, Montezuelo and Pablo Suárez.[1]
In 2004, the municipality of Mantua had a population of 26,065.[3] With a total area of 915 km2 (353 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 28.5 /km2 (74 /sq mi).
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