San Juan y Martínez
San Juan y Martínez | |
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Municipality | |
San Juan y Martínez municipality (red) within Pinar del Río Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
Location of San Juan y Martínez in Cuba | |
Coordinates: 22°16′N 83°50′W / 22.267°N 83.833°WCoordinates: 22°16′N 83°50′W / 22.267°N 83.833°W | |
Country | Cuba |
Province | Pinar del Río |
Area[1] | |
• Total | 409 km2 (158 sq mi) |
Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
Population (2004)[2] | |
• Total | 45,061 |
• Density | 110.2/km2 (285/sq mi) |
Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
Area code(s) | +53-82 |
San Juan y Martínez (Spanish pronunciation: [saŋ ˈxwan i maɾˈtines]) is a municipality and town in the Pinar del Río Province of Cuba.
Overview
Its economy is centered mainly on agriculture and the crop of its farmers, the largest of which being tobacco. In Cuba, San Juan y Martinez is known as the "Mecca of the Tobacco."
San Juan has its own hospital with a fully functional maternity ward as well as a "Polyclinic" treatment center, both open 24 hours.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of San Juan y Martínez had a population of 45,061.[2] With a total area of 409 km2 (158 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 110.2/km2 (285/sq mi).
See also
References
- 1 2 Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- 1 2 Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
External links
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