- Ciego de Ávila Province
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Ciego de Ávila Province Province Country 
CubaCapital Ciego de Ávila Area 6,783.13 km2 (2,619 sq mi) Population 416,370 (2004[1]) Density 61.38 / km2 (159 / sq mi) Timezone EST (UTC-5) 
Location of Ciego de Ávila Province in CubaCiego de Ávila is one of the provinces of Cuba, and was previously part of Camagüey Province. Its capital is Ciego de Ávila, which lies on the Carretera Central (central highway), and the second city is Morón, further north.
The province was separated from Camagüey Province in 1975 by the government.
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Geography
Off the north coast of the province, some (cays) of the Jardines del Rey archipelago are being developed as tourist resorts, principally Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo. The south coast is characterised by mangroves.
Between Morón and the north coast are several lakes, including the Laguna de Leche (the Lagoon of Milk, so called for its white appearance because of large lime deposits underwater) which is the largest natural lake in Cuba.
Economy
Central Ciego de Ávila is used for cattle ranching, elsewhere in the province sugar, pineapples and citrus fruit are grown. Pineapples are the staple crop, but sweet potatoes, potatoes, yuca, plantains, and bananas are also cultivated for national consumption.
Municipalities
Municipality Population
(2004)Area
(km²)Location Remarks Baraguá 32,408 728 21°40′56″N 78°37′28″W / 21.68222°N 78.62444°W includes Gaspar Bolivia 16,612 918 22°04′30″N 78°21′1″W / 22.075°N 78.35028°W Chambas 39,868 769 22°11′48″N 78°54′47″W / 22.19667°N 78.91306°W Ciego de Ávila 135,736 445 21°50′53″N 78°45′46″W / 21.84806°N 78.76278°W Provincial capital Ciro Redondo 29,560 588 22°01′8″N 78°42′10″W / 22.01889°N 78.70278°W Florencia 19,811 286 22°08′51″N 78°58′1″W / 22.1475°N 78.96694°W Majagua 26,617 544 21°55′28″N 78°59′26″W / 21.92444°N 78.99056°W Morón 60,612 615 22°06′39″N 78°37′40″W / 22.11083°N 78.62778°W includes Cayo Coco Primero de Enero 27,813 713 21°56′43″N 78°25′8″W / 21.94528°N 78.41889°W Venezuela 27,333 716 21°45′4″N 78°46′44″W / 21.75111°N 78.77889°W Source: Population from 2004 Census.[1] Area from 1976 municipal re-distribution.[2]
Demographics
In 2004, the province of Ciego de Ávila had a population of 416,370.[1] With a total area of 6,783.13 km2 (2,618.98 sq mi),[3] the province had a population density of 61.4 /km2 (159 /sq mi).
References
- ^ a b c Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality". http://www.atenas.inf.cu/todo/Estadisticas/TABLA%20No_3balance.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-02. (Spanish)
- ^ Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". http://www.statoids.com/ycu.html. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- ^ Government of Cuba (2002). "Population by Province". http://www.cubagob.cu/otras_info/censo/tablas_html/ii_4.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-06. (Spanish)
External links
Provinces of CubaCurrent Artemisa · Camagüey · Ciego de Ávila · Cienfuegos · Ciudad de La Habana · Granma · Guantánamo · Holguín · Isla de la Juventud · Las Tunas · Matanzas · Mayabeque · Pinar del Río · Sancti Spíritus · Santiago de Cuba · Villa Clara
Historical Municipalities of Ciego de ÁvilaBaraguá · Bolivia · Chambas · Ciego de Ávila · Ciro Redondo · Florencia · Majagua · Morón · Primero de Enero · Venezuela · (Cayo Coco)
Categories:- Ciego de Ávila Province
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- States and territories established in 1975
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