Esmeralda, Cuba

Esmeralda is a municipality and town in the Camagüey Province of Cuba.

Esmeralda
Coat of arms of Esmeralda
Esmeralda municipality (red) within  Camagüey Province (yellow) and Cuba
Esmeralda municipality (red) within
Camagüey Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 21°51′22″N 78°06′41″W
CountryCuba
ProvinceCamagüey
Established1928[1]
Area
  Total1,480 km2 (570 sq mi)
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Population
 (2004)[3]
  Total29,953
  Density1,230/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-322
ClimateAw
Websitehttps://esmeralda.gob.cu/

Geography

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Brasil (also known as Jaronú), Caonao, Guanaja, Quemado and Tabor.[1]

Cayo Romano, one of the cays of Jardines del Rey archipelago is located north of Esmeralda, across the Bay of la Jiguey (Bahia de Jiguey).

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Esmeralda had a population of 29,953.[3] With a total area of 1,480 km2 (570 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 1,230/km2 (3,200/sq mi).

Economy

The economy is based on crops of sugarcane, coconuts, pineapple, oranges and tobacco.

See also

References

  1. Guije.com. "Esmeralda" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  2. Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  3. 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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