Campechuela

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Campechuela
Municipality
Coat of arms of Campechuela.jpg
Coat of arms
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Campechuela municipality (red) within
Granma Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 20°14′0″N77°16′45″W / 20.23333°N 77.27917°W / 20.23333; -77.27917
Country Cuba
Province Granma
Established1869 [1]
Area
[2]
 • Total577 km2 (223 sq mi)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2022) [3]
 • Total41,719
 • Density72/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
Area code +53-23
Website https://www.campechuela.gob.cu/es/

Campechuela is a municipality and town in Granma Province of Cuba. It is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Guacanayabo.

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History

The town of Campechuela was founded in 1869. It became the seat of the municipality in 1912.

Geography

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Cabecera (Campechuela town), Ceiba Hueca, Cienaguilla, La Gloria, San Ramón and Tana. [1]

Demographics

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

The economy is based on agriculture (with sugarcane and fruit farms) and stock raising.

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References

  1. 1 2 Guije.com. "Campechuela" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-06.
  2. 1 2 Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba" . Retrieved 2007-10-06.
  3. 1 2 "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.

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