Antilla, Cuba

This article is about the town in Cuba. For other uses, see Antilla.
Antilla
Municipality

Antilla municipality (red) within
Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba

Location of Antilla in Cuba

Coordinates: 20°50′28″N 75°43′14″W / 20.84111°N 75.72056°W / 20.84111; -75.72056Coordinates: 20°50′28″N 75°43′14″W / 20.84111°N 75.72056°W / 20.84111; -75.72056
Country  Cuba
Province Holguín
Established 1907
Area[1]
  Total 101 km2 (39 sq mi)
Elevation 5 m (16 ft)
Population (2004)[2]
  Total 12,542
  Density 115.3/km2 (299/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-24
Website Municipality website

Antilla is a municipality and town in Holguín Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1907 as a railroad terminal and port town.

Geography

It is located on the north-eastern shore of Cuba, on a peninsula between the Gulf of Nipe and Banes Bay. The municipality covers 101 km² and contains the communities of Bijarú, Canalito, Cortaderas, Deleite, Este Cabecera, Los Novillos, Oeste Cabecera, San Jerónimo and Sao de los Hidalgos.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Antilla had a population of 12,542.[2] With a total area of 101 km2 (39 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 115.3/km2 (299/sq mi).

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  2. 1 2 Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-05.

External links

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