Mella, Cuba

This article is about the town in Cuba. For other uses, see Mella.
Mella
Municipality

Mella municipality (red) within
Santiago Province (yellow) and Cuba

Location of Mella in Cuba

Coordinates: 20°22′10″N 75°54′40″W / 20.36944°N 75.91111°W / 20.36944; -75.91111Coordinates: 20°22′10″N 75°54′40″W / 20.36944°N 75.91111°W / 20.36944; -75.91111
Country  Cuba
Province Santiago de Cuba
Area
  Total 335.2 km2 (129.4 sq mi)
Elevation 120 m (390 ft)
Population (2005)[1]
  Total 33,667
  Density 100.4/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-226

Mella is a town and municipality in the Santiago de Cuba Province of Cuba. It is located 20 km (12 mi) north of Palma Soriano and was named after the Cuban revolutionary and communist Julio Antonio Mella.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Mella had a population of 33,667.[1] With a total area of 335 km2 (129 sq mi), it has a population density of 100.4/km2 (260/sq mi).

Twin towns

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Santiago.cu (2006). "Municipalities of Santiago de Cuba" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-05.

External links

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