Antilla, Cuba

Antilla
Municipality

Antilla municipality (red) within
Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba

Location of Antilla in Cuba

Coordinates: 20°50′28″N 75°43′14″W / 20.84111°N 75.72056°W / 20.84111; -75.72056Coordinates: 20°50′28″N 75°43′14″W / 20.84111°N 75.72056°W / 20.84111; -75.72056
Country  Cuba
Province Holguín
Established 1907
Area[1]
 • Total 101 km2 (39 sq mi)
Elevation 5 m (16 ft)
Population (2004)[2]
 • Total 12,542
 • Density 115.3/km2 (299/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-24
Website Municipality website

Antilla is a municipality and town in Holguín Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1907 as a railroad terminal and port town.

Geography

It is located on the north-eastern shore of Cuba, on a peninsula between the Gulf of Nipe and Banes Bay. The municipality covers 101 km² and contains the communities of Bijarú, Canalito, Cortaderas, Deleite, Este Cabecera, Los Novillos, Oeste Cabecera, San Jerónimo and Sao de los Hidalgos.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Antilla had a population of 12,542.[2] With a total area of 101 km2 (39 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 115.3/km2 (299/sq mi).

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  2. 1 2 Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-05.

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