Sierra de Cubitas
Sierra de Cubitas is a municipality in the Camagüey Province of Cuba. The municipal seat is located in the town of Cubitas.
Sierra de Cubitas | |
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.png.webp) Sierra de Cubitas municipality (red) within Camagüey Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 21°43′59″N 77°46′14″W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Camagüey |
| Seat | Cubitas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 549 km2 (212 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Population (2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 18,589 |
| • Density | 33.9/km2 (88/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code | +53-322 |
Geography
The municipality borders with Esmeralda, Camagüey and Minas. Its territory includes the towns of Cubitas (seat) and Sola (largest settlement), and the villages of Cubita Madura, El Colorado, Imías, La Gloria, Paso de Lesca, Playa Piloto, Saimí and Vilató.[3] Cayo Guajaba, one of the cays of Jardines del Rey archipelago, is located north of Cubitas, across the Bay of la Gloria (Bahia de la Gloria).
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Sierra de Cubitas had a population of 18,589.[2] With a total area of 549 km2 (212 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 33.9/km2 (88/sq mi).
References
- Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- 5892231 Sierra de Cubitas on OpenStreetMap
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