Media Luna, Cuba

Media Luna (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmeðja luna]) is a town and municipality in the Granma Province of Cuba. It is located on the coastal region of the province, bordering the Gulf of Guacanayabo, between Niquero and Campechuela.

Media Luna
Media Luna municipality (red) within
Granma Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 20°08′40″N 77°26′10″W
CountryCuba
ProvinceGranma
Area
  Total376 km2 (145 sq mi)
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2004)[2]
  Total35,330
  Density94.0/km2 (243/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s)+53-23

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Media Luna had a population of 35,330.[2] With a total area of 376 km2 (145 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 94.0/km2 (243/sq mi).

Transport

The town is crossed by the state highway "Circuito Sur de Oriente" (CSO).

See also

References

  1. Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-06.
  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.

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