Esmeralda | |
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 Coat of arms | |
.png.webp) Esmeralda municipality (red) within Camagüey Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 21°51′22″N 78°06′41″W / 21.85611°N 78.11139°W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Camagüey |
| Established | 1928[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,480 km2 (570 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| • Total | 29,953 |
| • Density | 1,230/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code | +53-322 |
| Climate | Aw |
| Website | https://esmeralda.gob.cu/ |
Esmeralda is a municipality and town in the Camagüey Province of Cuba.
Geography
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Brasil (also known as Jaronú), Caonao, Guanaja, Quemado and Tabor.[1]
Cayo Romano, one of the cays of Jardines del Rey archipelago is located north of Esmeralda, across the Bay of la Jiguey (Bahia de Jiguey).
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Esmeralda had a population of 29,953.[3] With a total area of 1,480 km2 (570 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 1,230/km2 (3,200/sq mi).
Economy
The economy is based on crops of sugarcane, coconuts, pineapple, oranges and tobacco.
See also
References
- 1 2 Guije.com. "Esmeralda" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- 1 2 Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- 1 2 Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
External links
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