Manzanillo, Cuba
| Manzanillo | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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The Glorieta of Manzanillo | |
.png) Manzanillo municipality (red) within Granma Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
  Location of Manzanillo in Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 20°20′23″N 77°06′31″W / 20.33972°N 77.10861°WCoordinates: 20°20′23″N 77°06′31″W / 20.33972°N 77.10861°W | |
| Country |
 Cuba |
| Province | Granma |
| Established | January 6, 1840[1] |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 498 km2 (192 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| • Total | 130,789 |
| • Density | 262.6/km2 (680/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Manzanillero/a |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Postal code | 87510 |
| Area code(s) | +53 23 |
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Manzanillo is a municipality and city in the Granma Province of Cuba. By population, it is the 14th largest Cuban city and the most populated one not being a provincial seat.
Geography
It is a port city in the Granma Province in eastern Cuba on the Gulf of Guacanayabo, near the delta of the Cauto River. Its access is limited by the coral reefs of Cayo Perla.
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Primero, Segundo, Tercero, Cuarto, Quinto y Sexto (part of the city of Manzanillo), as well as the rural communities of Blanquizal, Calicito, Canabacoa, Caño, Ceiba Caridad, Congo, Jibacoa, Palmas Altas, Purial, Remate, Tranquilidad and Zarzal.[1]
History
Manzanillo was founded in 1784.[4][5] It was the site of four battles during the Spanish American War. The settlement was sacked by the French in 1792, and in the following year a fort was built for its protection.[5] In 1833 it received an ayuntamiento (council) and in 1837, for its “loyalty” in not following the lead of Santiago in proclaiming the Spanish Constitution, received from the crown the title of Fiel.[5] In 1827 the port was opened to commerce, national and foreign.[5]
Economy
The agriculture is based on raising coffee, sugar,[5] rice, fruit and tobacco[5] crops, as well as honey and cattle.
The industry is composed of sawmills, fish-canning, molasses plants, as well as some cigars and leather goods factories.[4]
Zinc and copper deposits are present in the municipality.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Manzanillo had a population of 130,789.[3] With a total area of 498 km2 (192 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 262.6/km2 (680/sq mi).
Culture
Manzanillo is also home of the medical science faculty of the University of Granma.
Personalities
- Bartolomé Masó (1830–1907), military and patriot
- Joaquin Ferrer (1929– ), painter
See also
References
- 1 2 Guije.com. "Manzanillo" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- 1 2 Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- 1 2 Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- 1 2 Encarta (2001). "Manzanillo Info.". GreatestCities.com.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6
Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Manzanillo (Cuba)". Encyclopædia Britannica. 17 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 626.
External links
Media related to Manzanillo at Wikimedia Commons
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