Playa, Havana

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Location of Playa in Havana
Coordinates: 23°05′39″N82°26′56″W / 23.09417°N 82.44889°W / 23.09417; -82.44889
CountryFlag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Province Coat of arms of La Habana.svg Ciudad de La Habana
Wards (Consejos Populares) Ampliación Almendares, Buena Vista, Ceiba, Cubanacán, Miramar, Santa Fe, Siboney, Sierra
Area
[1]
  Total35 km2 (14 sq mi)
Population
 (2022) [2]
  Total178,601
  Density5,100/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
Area code +53-7

Playa is a Cuban municipality, located in the Havana province. It covers an area of 36.8 square kilometers, which makes up 8.95% of the provincial extension.

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Geography

Playa is the most northwestern of the municipios. It stretches from the Almendares River in the east, to Santa Fe in the west.

It includes the upmarket district of Miramar and the former fishing village of Jaimanitas. Other districts include Flores, Náutico, Siboney, Kohly and Buenavista. Many societies and venues have been located in the area, including the Buena Vista Social Club. [3]

Points of interest

Education

Post-secondary institutions include:

Primary and secondary schools include:

See also

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