| Manzanillo | |
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| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Granma |
| Established | January 6, 1840[1] |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 498 km2 (192.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| • Total | 130,789 |
| • Density | 262.6/km2 (680.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-23 |
Manzanillo is a municipality and city in the Granma Province of Cuba.
It is a port city in the Granma Province in eastern Cuba on the Gulf of Guacanayabo, near the delta of the Cauto River. Its access is limited by the coral reefs of Cayo Perla.
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Primero, Segundo, Tercero, Cuarto, Quinto y Sexto (part of the city of Manzanillo), as well as the rural communities of Blanquizal, Calicito, Canabacoa, Caño, Ceiba Caridad, Congo, Jibacoa, Palmas Altas, Purial, Remate, Tranquilidad and Zarzal.[1]
Manzanillo was founded in 1784.[4]
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The agriculture is based on raising coffee, sugar, rice, fruit and tobacco crops, as well as honey and cattle.
The industry is composed of sawmills, fish-canning, molasses plants, as well as some cigars and leather goods factories.[4]
Zinc and copper deposits are present in the municipality.
Manzanillo was the site of four battles during the Spanish American War.
In 2004, the municipality of Manzanillo had a population of 130,789.[3] With a total area of 498 km2 (192 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 262.6 /km2 (680 /sq mi).
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