Calixto García, Cuba

Calixto García
Municipality

Coat of arms

Calixto García municipality (red) within
Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba

Location of Calixto García in Cuba

Coordinates: 20°51′14″N 76°36′7″W / 20.85389°N 76.60194°W / 20.85389; -76.60194Coordinates: 20°51′14″N 76°36′7″W / 20.85389°N 76.60194°W / 20.85389; -76.60194
Country  Cuba
Province Holguín
Seat Buenaventura
Area[1]
  Total 617 km2 (238 sq mi)
Elevation 85 m (279 ft)
Population (2004)[2]
  Total 57,867
  Density 93.8/km2 (243/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-24

Calixto García (Spanish pronunciation: [kaˈliksto ɣarˈsi.a]) is a municipality in the Holguín Province of Cuba. The municipal seat is located in the town of Buenaventura.

The municipality was named for Calixto García Iñiguez, an independence war hero.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Calixto Garcia had a population of 57,867.[2] With a total area of 617 km2 (238 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 93.8/km2 (243/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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