Quivicán | |
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Country | Cuba |
Province | Mayabeque |
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 a municipality in Mayabeque Province of Cuba. It is located in the south west of the province, bordering the Gulf of Batabanó. The name is of Taino origin (spelled Quibicán).[4]
It was founded in 1700.[1]
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In 2004, the municipality of Quivicán had a population of 29,253.[3] With a total area of 283 km2 (109 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 103.4 /km2 (268 /sq mi).
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Quivican Pueblo, La Salud, San Felipe, Pablo Noriega, San Agustín, Guiro Boñingal, Güiro Marrero, Santa Mónica, Aguacate and Fajardo.[1]
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