Antilla, Cuba
Antilla is a municipality and town in Holguín Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1907 as a railroad terminal and port town.
Antilla | |
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.png) Antilla municipality (red) within Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 20°50′28″N 75°43′14″W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Holguín |
| Established | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 101 km2 (39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 12,542 |
| • Density | 115.3/km2 (299/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | +53-24 |
| Website | Municipality website |
Geography
It is located on the north-eastern shore of Cuba, on a peninsula between the Gulf of Nipe and Banes Bay. The municipality covers 101 km² and contains the communities of Bijarú, Canalito, Cortaderas, Deleite, Este Cabecera, Los Novillos, Oeste Cabecera, San Jerónimo and Sao de los Hidalgos.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Antilla had a population of 12,542.[2] With a total area of 101 km2 (39 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 115.3/km2 (299/sq mi).
References
- Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
External links
- (in Spanish) Antilla on guije.com
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