Alquízar
Alquízar (Spanish pronunciation: [alˈkisaɾ]) is a town and municipality in the Artemisa Province of Cuba.
Alquízar | |
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.jpg.webp) Alquizar (1907-1931) | |
 Coat of arms | |
.png.webp) Alquízar municipality (red) within Artemisa Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 22°48′24″N 82°34′58″W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Artemisa |
| Founded | 1879[1] |
| Established | January 1, 1879 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 193 km2 (75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| • Total | 29,616 |
| • Density | 153.5/km2 (398/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code | +53-7 |
| Climate | Aw |
History
The settlement was first mentioned in 1616, as a coffee plantation owned by Don Sancho de Alquízar, who gives the name of the community. In 1826, a garrison was established here,[1] and it was incorporated in 1879.
Geography
The town is located in the south-east corner of the province, south-west of San Antonio de los Baños and west of Güira de Melena.
The municipality was formerly divided into the barrios of Guanímar, La Paz, Pueblo (capital), San Andrés and Tumbadero.[1]
The municipality is divided into consejos populares (i.e. "popular councils"): Mayorquín Sur (main town is El Mayorquín), Norte, Dagame, and Pulido - Guanímar. [4]
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Alquízar had a population of 29,616.[3] With a total area of 193 km2 (75 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 153.5/km2 (398/sq mi).
References
- Guije.com. "Alquízar" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- "Ubicación". Official website of Alquizar.
