Chambas
| Chambas | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
.png) Venezuela municipality (red) within Ciego de Ávila Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
  Location of Chambas in Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 22°11′48″N 78°54′48″W / 22.19667°N 78.91333°WCoordinates: 22°11′48″N 78°54′48″W / 22.19667°N 78.91333°W | |
| Country |
 Cuba |
| Province | Ciego de Ávila |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 769 km2 (297 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Population (2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 39,868 |
| • Density | 51.8/km2 (134/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-43 |
Chambas is a municipality and town in the Ciego de Ávila Province of Cuba.
Geography
It is located in the northern part of the province, bordering the municipalities of Morón and Florencia, as well as the province of Sancti Spíritus. To the north it borders the Bay of Buena Vista and the Laguna de Leche.
It comprises the villages of Kilo 9, Mabuya, Falla, Punta San Juan (Maximo Gomez Sugar Mill), and Punta Alegre.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Chambas had a population of 39,868.[2] With a total area of 769 km2 (297 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 51.8/km2 (134/sq mi).
See also
References
- 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 Chambas at Wikimedia Commons
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Caguanes National Park | Bay of Buena Vista | Laguna de Leche | |
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| Cabaiguán | Florencia | Ciro Redondo |
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