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Campechuela

Coordinates: 20°14′0″N 77°16′45″W / 20.23333°N 77.27917°W / 20.23333; -77.27917
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Campechuela
Coat of arms of Campechuela
Campechuela municipality (red) within Granma Province (yellow) and Cuba
Campechuela municipality (red) within
Granma Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 20°14′0″N 77°16′45″W / 20.23333°N 77.27917°W / 20.23333; -77.27917
CountryCuba
ProvinceGranma
Established1869[1]
Area
 • Total
577 km2 (223 sq mi)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2022)[3]
 • Total
41,719
 • Density72/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-23
Websitehttps://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.

History

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

Geography

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

Demographics

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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

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Guije.com. "Campechuela" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-06.
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-06.
  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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