Baraguá

Baraguá (Spanish pronunciation: [baɾaˈɣwa]) is a municipality and town in the Ciego de Ávila Province of Cuba. Its administrative seat is located in the town of Gaspar.[1]

Baraguá
Gaspar, Cuba
Gaspar, Cuba
Baraguá municipality (red) within  Ciego de Ávila Province (yellow) and Cuba
Baraguá municipality (red) within
Ciego de Ávila Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 21°40′55″N 78°37′28″W
CountryCuba
ProvinceCiego de Ávila
SeatGaspar
Area
  Total728 km2 (281 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2004)[2]
  Total32,408
  Density44.5/km2 (115/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-43
Websitehttps://www.baragua.gob.cu/es/

Geography

The municipality occupies the south-eastern part of the province, and the area is dominated by mangrove.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Baraguá had a population of 32,408.[2] With a total area of 728 km2 (281 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 44.5/km2 (115/sq mi).

See also

References

  1. Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
  2. Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-06.

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