Melena del Sur, Cuba
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| Melena del Sur | |
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| Country |  Cuba |
| Province | La Habana |
| Founded | 1768[1] |
| Established | 1878 (Municipality) |
| Area [2] | |
| - Total | 227 km² (87.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| - Total | 20,445 |
| - Density | 90.1/km² (233.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-7 |
Melena del Sur is a municipality and city in the La Habana Province of Cuba.
It was founded in 1768.[1]
The Municipal Park (Parque Municipal de Melena del Sur) is a National Monument of Cuba.[4]
[edit] Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Melena del Sur had a population of 20,445.[3] With a total area of 227 km² (87.6 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 90.1/km² (233.4/sq mi).
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Bayamo, Charcas, Costa de Guara, Costa de Melena, Lechugas, Navío, Ponce, Pueblo, Pueblo de Guara, Ruiz and San Julián.[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Guije.com. Melena del Sur. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
- ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
- ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
- ^ National Council for Cultural Heritage. National Monuments in Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-09. (Spanish)
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