La Sierpe, Cuba

La Sierpe is a municipality and town in the Sancti Spíritus Province of Cuba. It is located in the south-eastern part of the province, 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Sancti Spiritus, the provincial capital.

La Sierpe
La Sierpe municipality (red) within
Sancti Spíritus Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 21°45′38″N 79°14′36″W
CountryCuba
ProvinceSancti Spíritus
Area
  Total1,035 km2 (400 sq mi)
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Population
 (2004)[2]
  Total16,937
  Density16.4/km2 (42/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s)+53-41

Geography

It borders the Gulf of Ana Maria of the Caribbean Sea to the south and the province of Ciego de Ávila to the east.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of La Sierpe had a population of 16,937.[2] With a total area of 1,035 km2 (400 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 16.4/km2 (42/sq mi).

See also

References

  1. Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  2. Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-07.

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