Calixto García, Cuba
| Calixto García | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
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.png) Calixto García municipality (red) within Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba | ||
  Location of Calixto García in Cuba | ||
| Coordinates: 20°51′14″N 76°36′7″W / 20.85389°N 76.60194°WCoordinates: 20°51′14″N 76°36′7″W / 20.85389°N 76.60194°W | ||
| Country |
 Cuba | |
| Province | Holguín | |
| Seat | Buenaventura | |
| Area[1] | ||
| • Total | 617 km2 (238 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 85 m (279 ft) | |
| Population (2004)[2] | ||
| • Total | 57,867 | |
| • Density | 93.8/km2 (243/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) | |
| Area code(s) | +53-24 | |
Calixto García (Spanish pronunciation: [kaˈliksto ɣarˈsi.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.
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 2 Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- 1 2 Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
External links
Media related to Calixto García at Wikimedia Commons
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