Taguasco
Taguasco (Spanish pronunciation: [taˈɣwasko]) is a municipality and town in the Sancti Spíritus Province of Cuba.
Taguasco | |
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Taguasco municipality (red) within Sancti Spíritus Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
Coordinates: 22°00′18″N 79°15′54″W | |
Country | Cuba |
Province | Sancti Spíritus |
Area | |
• Total | 518 km2 (200 sq mi) |
Elevation | 100 m (300 ft) |
Population (2004)[2] | |
• Total | 36,365 |
• Density | 70.2/km2 (182/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
Area code(s) | +53-41 |
Geography
It is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) north-east of Sancti Spiritus, the provincial capital, and is bisected by Carretera Central highway between Cabaiguán and Jatibonico.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Taguasco had a population of 36,365.[2] With a total area of 518 km2 (200 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 70.2/km2 (182/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 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
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