Güira de Melena

Güira de Melena
Municipality
Güira de Melena municipality (red) within Artemisa Province (yellow) and Cuba
Location of Güira de Melena in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°48′7″N 82°30′17″W / 22.80194°N 82.50472°WCoordinates: 22°48′7″N 82°30′17″W / 22.80194°N 82.50472°W
Country	Cuba
Province	Artemisa
Founded	1779[1]
Area[2]
• Total	178 km^2 (69 sq mi)
Elevation	20 m (70 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
• Total	37,838
• Density	212.6/km^2 (551/sq mi)
Time zone	EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s)	+53-7
Climate	Aw

Güira de Melena is a municipality and town in the Artemisa Province since January 1. of 2011, before it was part of the Havana province. Cuba. It is located on the southern shore of the island, bordering the Bay of Batabanó and on the west part of Cuba . It was founded in 1779.^[1]

Geography

The town is south of San Antonio de los Baños, west of Quivican and east of Alquízar.

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Gabriel, Cajio, Tumbadero, La Cachimba, Penalver, Pulguero, Guerrilla, Pekin and Corea.^[4]

Economy

The principal economic activities include agriculture, especially tobacco; the city has cigar factories. Other agricultural products are potatoes, bananas, pineapples and other tropical fruits, and dairy products.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Güira de Melena had a population of 37,838.^[3] With a total area of 178 km² (69 sq mi),^[2] it has a population density of 212.6/km² (551/sq mi).

See also

• Municipalities of Cuba
• List of cities in Cuba
• Güira de Melena Municipal Museum

References

1. Guije.com. "Güira de Melena" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-07.
2. Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
3. Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
4. "Cronicas de Güira de Melena". Elba Rosa Rodriguez, 2011 (Spanish)

External links

• Article from El Habanero newspaper (Spanish)