Palmira, Cuba

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Palmira
Palmira, Cuba (Cuba1)
Palmira, Cuba
Location of Palmira in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°14′40″N 80°23′40″W / 22.24444, -80.39444
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Cienfuegos
Founded 1879[1]
Incorporated 1940
Area [2]
 - Total 318 km² (122.8 sq mi)
Elevation 60 m (197 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 33,153
 - Density 104.3/km² (270.1/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-432

Palmira is a municipality and city in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba.

It was founded in 1879[1] under the name Las Casas. The name was changed to Palmira and the community was incorporated in 1940. The municipality is divided into the barrios of Primero, Segundo, Arango y Escarza.[1]

The thermal water resort of Ciego Montero and the omonymous bottled water plant are located in the municipality, 12 km (7 mi) form the town of Palmira.

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Palmira had a population of 33,153.[3] With a total area of 318 km² (122.8 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 104.3/km² (270.1/sq mi).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. Palmira. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
  3. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
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