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
San Juan y Martínez municipality (red) within
Pinar del Río Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 22°16′N 83°50′W
CountryCuba
ProvincePinar del Río
Area
  Total409 km2 (158 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (2004)[2]
  Total45,061
  Density110.2/km2 (285/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-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).

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). Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-07.

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