Baraguá

Baraguá
Municipality

Baraguá municipality (red) within
Ciego de Ávila Province (yellow) and Cuba

Location of Baraguá in Cuba

Coordinates: 21°40′55″N 78°37′28″W / 21.68194°N 78.62444°W / 21.68194; -78.62444Coordinates: 21°40′55″N 78°37′28″W / 21.68194°N 78.62444°W / 21.68194; -78.62444
Country  Cuba
Province Ciego de Ávila
Seat Gaspar
Area[1]
  Total 728 km2 (281 sq mi)
Elevation 5 m (16 ft)
Population (2004)[2]
  Total 32,408
  Density 44.5/km2 (115/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-43

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]

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. 1 2 3 Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
  2. 1 2 Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-06.

External links

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