Alquízar (Spanish pronunciation: [alˈkisaɾ]) is a town and municipality in the Artemisa Province of Cuba.
Alquízar | |
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Municipality | |
![]() Alquizar (1907-1931) | |
![]() Alquízar municipality (red) within Artemisa Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
Coordinates: 22°48′24″N 82°34′58″W | |
Country | Cuba |
Province | Artemisa |
Founded | 1879[1] |
Established | January 1, 1879 |
Area | |
• Total | 193 km2 (75 sq mi) |
Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
Population (2004)[3] | |
• Total | 29,616 |
• Density | 153.5/km2 (398/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
Area code | +53-7 |
Climate | Aw |
The settlement was first mentioned in 1616, as a coffee plantation owned by Don Sancho de Alquízar, who gives the name of the community. In 1826, a garrison was established here,[1] and it was incorporated in 1879.
The town is located in the south-east corner of the province, south-west of San Antonio de los Baños and west of Güira de Melena.
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Guanímar, La Paz, Pueblo (capital), San Andrés and Tumbadero.[1]
The municipality is divided into consejos populares (i.e. "popular councils"): Mayorquín - Sur (main town is El Mayorquín), Norte, Dagame, and Pulido - Guanímar. [4]
In 2004, the municipality of Alquízar had a population of 29,616.[3] With a total area of 193 km2 (75 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 153.5/km2 (398/sq mi).
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