Campechuela is a municipality and town in Granma Province of Cuba. It is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Guacanayabo.
Campechuela | |
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Coordinates: 20°14′0″N 77°16′45″W / 20.23333°N 77.27917°W | |
Country | Cuba |
Province | Granma |
Established | 1869[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 577 km2 (223 sq mi) |
Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
Population (2022)[3] | |
• Total | 41,719 |
• Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
Area code | +53-23 |
Website | https://www.campechuela.gob.cu/es/ |
History edit
The town of Campechuela was founded in 1869. It became the seat of the municipality in 1912.
Geography edit
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Cabecera (Campechuela town), Ceiba Hueca, Cienaguilla, La Gloria, San Ramón and Tana.[1]
Demographics edit
In 2022, the municipality of Campechuela had a population of 41,719.[3] With a total area of 577 km2 (223 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 72/km2 (190/sq mi).
Economy edit
The economy is based on agriculture (with sugarcane and fruit farms) and stock raising.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Guije.com. "Campechuela" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
External links edit
Media related to Campechuela at Wikimedia Commons