Fomento
Fomento is a town and municipality in the Sancti Spíritus Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1864.[1]
Fomento | |
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.png.webp) Fomento municipality (red) within Sancti Spíritus Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 22°06′19″N 79°43′13″W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Sancti Spíritus |
| Founded | 1864[1] |
| Established | 1933 (Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 471 km2 (182 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| • Total | 33,528 |
| • Density | 71.2/km2 (184/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | +53-41 |
Geography
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Fomento (municipal seat) and the village of Jíquimas.[1] Until 1976 the villages of Juan Bravo and Güinía de Miranda were part of Fomento, when they passed in the new province of Villa Clara, as part of the municipality of Manicaragua.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Fomento had a population of 33,528.[3] With a total area of 471 km2 (182 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 71.2/km2 (184/sq mi).
Personalities
MLB All-Star Kendrys Morales was born in Fomento but spent the majority of his formative years in Havana.
References
- Guije.com. "Fomento" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
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