Baraguá (Spanish pronunciation: [baɾaˈɣwa]) is a municipality and town in the Ciego de Ávila Province of Cuba. Its administrative seat is located in the town of Gaspar.[1]

Baraguá
Gaspar, Cuba
Gaspar, Cuba
Baraguá municipality (red) within Ciego de Ávila Province (yellow) and Cuba
Baraguá municipality (red) within
Ciego de Ávila Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 21°40′55″N 78°37′28″W / 21.68194°N 78.62444°W / 21.68194; -78.62444
CountryCuba
ProvinceCiego de Ávila
SeatGaspar
Area
 • Total728 km2 (281 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2022)[2]
 • Total31,361
 • Density43/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-43
Websitehttps://www.baragua.gob.cu/es/

Geography

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The municipality occupies the south-eastern part of the province, and the area is dominated by mangrove.

Demographics

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In 2022, the municipality of Baraguá had a population of 31,361.[2] With a total area of 728 km2 (281 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 43/km2 (110/sq mi).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
  2. ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
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