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Manzanillo, Cuba

Manzanillo, Cuba
Manzanillo
—  Municipality  —
Manzanillo, Cuba is located in Cuba
Location of Manzanillo in Cuba
Coordinates: 20°20′23″N 77°06′31″W / 20.33972°N 77.10861°W / 20.33972; -77.10861Coordinates: 20°20′23″N 77°06′31″W / 20.33972°N 77.10861°W / 20.33972; -77.10861
Country  Cuba
Province Granma
Established January 6, 1840[1]
Area[2]
 - Total 498 km2 (192.3 sq mi)
Elevation 25 m (82 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 130,789
 - Density 262.6/km2 (680.1/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-23

Manzanillo is a municipality and city in the Granma Province of Cuba.

It is a port city in the Granma Province in eastern Cuba on the Gulf of Guacanayabo, near the delta of the Cauto River. Its access is limited by the coral reefs of Cayo Perla.[citation needed]

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Primero, Segundo, Tercero, Cuarto, Quinto y Sexto (part of the city of Manzanillo), as well as the rural communities of Blanquizal, Calicito, Canabacoa, Caño, Ceiba Caridad, Congo, Jibacoa, Palmas Altas, Purial, Remate, Tranquilidad and Zarzal.[1]

Manzanillo was founded in 1784.[4]

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Economy

The agriculture is based on raising coffee, sugar, rice, fruit and tobacco crops, as well as honey and cattle.

The industry is composed of sawmills, fish-canning, molasses plants, as well as some cigars and leather goods factories.[4]

Zinc and copper deposits are present in the municipality.

History

Manzanillo was the site of four battles during the Spanish American War.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Manzanillo had a population of 130,789.[3] With a total area of 498 km2 (192 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 262.6 /km2 (680 /sq mi).

See also

Flag of Cuba.svg Cuba portal

References

  1. ^ a b Guije.com. "Manzanillo". http://www.guije.com/pueblo/municipios/omanzanillo/index.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-06.  (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". http://www.statoids.com/ycu.html. Retrieved 2007-10-06. 
  3. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. http://web.archive.org/web/20070927111826/http://www.atenas.inf.cu/todo/Estadisticas/TABLA+No_3balance.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-06.  (Spanish)
  4. ^ a b Encarta (2001). "Manzanillo Info.". GreatestCities.com. http://www.greatestcities.com/Caribbean/Cuba/Manzanillo_city.html. 
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