San Juan y Martínez
San Juan y Martínez (Spanish pronunciation: [saŋ ˈxwan i maɾˈtines]) is a municipality and town in the Pinar del Río Province of Cuba.
San Juan y Martínez | |
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San Juan y Martínez municipality (red) within Pinar del Río Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
Coordinates: 22°16′N 83°50′W | |
Country | Cuba |
Province | Pinar del Río |
Area | |
• Total | 409 km2 (158 sq mi) |
Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
Population (2004)[2] | |
• Total | 45,061 |
• Density | 110.2/km2 (285/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
Area code(s) | +53-82 |
Overview
Its economy is centered mainly on agriculture and the crop of its farmers, the largest of which being tobacco. In Cuba, San Juan y Martinez is known as the "Mecca of the Tobacco."
San Juan has its own hospital with a fully functional maternity ward as well as a "Polyclinic" treatment center, both open 24 hours.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of San Juan y Martínez had a population of 45,061.[2] With a total area of 409 km2 (158 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 110.2/km2 (285/sq mi).
References
- 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 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
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