Campechuela
| Campechuela | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
.png) Campechuela municipality (red) within Granma Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
  Location of Campechuela in Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 20°14′0″N 77°16′45″W / 20.23333°N 77.27917°WCoordinates: 20°14′0″N 77°16′45″W / 20.23333°N 77.27917°W | |
| Country |
 Cuba |
| Province | Granma |
| Established | 1869[1] |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 577 km2 (223 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| • Total | 46,092 |
| • Density | 79.9/km2 (207/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-23 |
Campechuela is a municipality and town in Granma Province of Cuba. It is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Guacanayabo.
Overview
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Cabecera, Ceiba Hueca, Cienaguilla, La Gloria, San Ramón and Tana.[1]
The town of Campechuela was founded in 1869. It became the seat of the municipality in 1912.
The economy is based on agriculture (with sugarcane and fruit farms) and stock raising.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Campechuela had a population of 46,092.[3] With a total area of 577 km2 (223 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 79.9/km2 (207/sq mi).
See also
References
- 1 2 Guije.com. "Campechuela" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- 1 2 Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- 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
Media related to Campechuela at Wikimedia Commons
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