Campechuela
Campechuela | |
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.png) Campechuela municipality (red) within Granma Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 20°14′0″N 77°16′45″W / 20.23333°N 77.27917°W / 20.23333; -77.27917 | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Granma |
| Established | 1869[1] |
| Area [2] | |
| • Total | 577 km2 (223 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2022)[3] | |
| • Total | 41,719 |
| • Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code | +53-23 |
| Website | https://www.campechuela.gob.cu/es/ |
Campechuela is a municipality and town in Granma Province of Cuba. It is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Guacanayabo.
History
The town of Campechuela was founded in 1869. It became the seat of the municipality in 1912.
Geography
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Cabecera (Campechuela town), Ceiba Hueca, Cienaguilla, La Gloria, San Ramón and Tana.[1]
Demographics
In 2022, the municipality of Campechuela had a population of 41,719.[3] With a total area of 577 km2 (223 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 72/km2 (190/sq mi).
Economy
The economy is based on agriculture (with sugarcane and fruit farms) and stock raising.
See also
References
- ^ a b Guije.com. "Campechuela" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
External links
Media related to Campechuela at Wikimedia Commons
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