Moa, Cuba
| Moa | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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A photo of Moa with the many nickel factories in the background | |
.png) Moa municipality (red) within Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
  Location of Moa in Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 20°38′23″N 74°55′3″W / 20.63972°N 74.91750°WCoordinates: 20°38′23″N 74°55′3″W / 20.63972°N 74.91750°W | |
| Country |
 Cuba |
| Province | Holguín |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 730 km2 (280 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 71,079 |
| • Density | 97.4/km2 (252/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53 24 |
Moa is a municipality and an industrial city in the Holguín Province of Cuba. Its name is believed to mean "water here".[3]
Geography
Located in the easternmost area of its province, at the borders with Guantánamo Province, Moa is bordered by the municipalities of Sagua de Tánamo, Frank País, Baracoa and Yateras.
Environment
Large nickel and cobalt deposits located in the Moa area are exploited in part by a joint venture with the Canadian company Sherritt International.
The extensive mining and nickel processing has large impact on the local environment. The coastal waters and nearby land is contaminated by the pollution from mines and processing plants.[4]
Demographics
In 2010, the municipality of Moa had a population of 75,015.[2] With a total area of 730 km2 (280 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 97.4/km2 (252/sq mi).
See also
References
- 1 2 Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- 1 2 Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ↑ (Spanish) Moa on EcuRed
- ↑ cathalac.org. "Moa, Cuba". Retrieved 2013-08-05.
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Moa. |
Media related to Moa at Wikimedia Commons
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