Alquízar
Alquízar (Spanish pronunciation: [alˈkisaɾ]) is a town and municipality in the Artemisa Province of Cuba.
Alquízar | |
|---|---|
.png) Alquízar municipality (red) within Artemisa Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 22°48′24″N 82°34′58″W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Artemisa |
| Founded | 1879[1] |
| Established | January 1, 1879 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 193 km2 (75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| • Total | 29,616 |
| • Density | 153.5/km2 (398/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | +53-7 |
| Climate | Aw |
History
The settlement was first mentioned in 1616, as a coffee plantation owned by Don Sancho de Alquízar, who gives the name of the community. In 1826, a garrison was established here,[1] and it was incorporated in 1879.
Geography
The town is located in the south-west corner of the province, south-west of San Antonio de los Baños and west of Güira de Melena.
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Guanímar, La Paz, Pueblo (capital), San Andrés and Tumbadero.[1]
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Alquízar had a population of 29,616.[3] With a total area of 193 km2 (75 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 153.5/km2 (398/sq mi).
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References
- Guije.com. "Alquízar" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
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