Jiguaní
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| Jiguaní | |
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| Country |  Cuba |
| Province | Granma |
| Established | 1701[1] |
| Area [2] | |
| - Total | 646 km² (249.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| - Total | 60,320 |
| - Density | 93.4/km² (241.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-23 |
Jiguaní is a municipality and city in the Granma Province of Cuba. It is located 25 kilometers (16 mi) east of Bayamo, the provincial capital.
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Babiney, Baire, Bijagual, La Villa, Los Negros, Maffo, Rihito and Santa Rita.[1]
The name "Jiguaní" is of Taíno origin, and means "height of the river". [4] The town of Jiguaní was a stronghold and a starting point in the independence war of 1895.
[edit] Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Jiguaní had a population of 60,320.[3] With a total area of 646 km² (249.4 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 93.4/km² (241.9/sq mi).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Guije.com. Jiguaní. Retrieved on 2007-10-06. (Spanish)
- ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.
- ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality (Spanish). Retrieved on 2007-10-06.
- ^ United Confederation of Taíno People. Taíno Dictionary (Spanish). Retrieved on 2007-10-18.
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