Florida, Cuba

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Florida
Florida, Cuba (Cuba1)
Florida, Cuba
Location of Florida in Cuba
Coordinates: 21°31′46″N 78°13′22″W / 21.52944, -78.22278
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Camagüey
Founded 1907
Established 1924[1]
Area [2]
 - Total 1,800 km² (695 sq mi)
Elevation 65 m (213 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 73,612
 - Density 1,761/km² (4,561/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-322

Florida is a municipality and city in the Camagüey Province of Cuba. It is located 40 km (25 mi) north-west of Camagüey, along the Carretera Central highway. The city was established in 1907, and the municipality was established in 1924.

The town has a library, several schools, primary and secondary. The Jose Marti primary school has been recently renovated. There is a general hospital and a pediatric hospital.

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[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Florida had a population of 73,612.[3] With a total area of 1,800 km² (695 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 1,761/km² (4,561/sq mi).

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Magarabomba and San Jerónimo.[1]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Guije.com. Florida. Retrieved on 2007-10-05. (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Statoids. Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
  3. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-05. (Spanish)

[edit] External links

Cuba Portal
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