Calimete is a municipality and town in the Matanzas Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1867 by José Antonio Castañeda.[1]

Calimete
Coat of arms of Calimete
Calimete municipality (red) within Matanzas Province (yellow) and Cuba
Calimete municipality (red) within
Matanzas Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 22°32′2″N 80°54′35″W / 22.53389°N 80.90972°W / 22.53389; -80.90972
CountryCuba
ProvinceMatanzas
Founded1867[1]
Established1976
Area
 • Total958 km2 (370 sq mi)
Elevation
30 m (100 ft)
Population
 (2022)[3]
 • Total27,210
 • Density28/km2 (74/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-52
Websitehttps://www.calimetenses.gob.cu/en/

Demographics edit

In 2022, the municipality of Calimete had a population of 27,210.[3] With a total area of 958 km2 (370 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 31.0/km2 (80/sq mi).

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Municipalities in Matanzas. "Calimete" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on December 16, 2004. Retrieved 2007-10-02.
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  3. ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.

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