Calixto García, Cuba

Calixto García (Spanish pronunciation: [kaˈliksto ɣaɾˈsi.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.

Calixto García
Coat of arms of Calixto García
Calixto García municipality (red) within  Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba
Calixto García municipality (red) within
Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 20°51′14″N 76°36′7″W
CountryCuba
ProvinceHolguín
SeatBuenaventura
Area
  Total617 km2 (238 sq mi)
Elevation
85 m (279 ft)
Population
 (2004)[2]
  Total57,867
  Density93.8/km2 (243/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-24

Geography

The municipality includes the town of Buenaventura (municipal seat), the villages of Las Calabazas, Mir, Sabanazo, San Agustín, and other minor localities.[3]

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. Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  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.
  3. 5904272 Calixto García on OpenStreetMap

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