Esmeralda, Cuba
Esmeralda | |
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![]() Esmeralda municipality (red) within Camagüey Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
Coordinates: 21°51′22″N 78°06′41″W / 21.85611°N 78.11139°WCoordinates: 21°51′22″N 78°06′41″W / 21.85611°N 78.11139°W | |
Country | Cuba |
Province | Camagüey |
Established | 1928[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 1,480 km2 (570 sq mi) |
Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
Population (2004)[3] | |
• Total | 29,953 |
• Density | 1,230/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
Area code(s) | +53-322 |
Climate | Aw |
Esmeralda is a municipality and town in the Camagüey Province of Cuba.
Geography[]
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Brasil (also known as Jaronú),[4] Caonao, Guanaja, Quemado and Tabor.[1]
Cayo Romano, one of the cays of Jardines del Rey archipelago is located north of Esmeralda, across the Bay of la Jiguey (Bahia de Jiguey).
Demographics[]
In 2004, the municipality of Esmeralda had a population of 29,953.[3] With a total area of 1,480 km2 (570 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 1,230/km2 (3,200/sq mi).
Economy[]
The economy is based on crops of sugarcane, coconuts, pineapple, oranges and tobacco.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b Guije.com. "Esmeralda" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ^ a b Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ^ (in Spanish) Brasil on EcuRed
External links[]
Media related to Esmeralda, Cuba at Wikimedia Commons
Categories:
- Populated places in Camagüey Province
- Cuba geography stubs