Calixto García (Spanish pronunciation: [kaˈliksto ɣaɾˈsi.a]) is a municipality in the Holguín Province of Cuba. The municipal seat is located in the town of Buenaventura. The municipality was named for Calixto García Iñiguez, an independence war hero.
Calixto García | |
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Municipality | |
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![]() Calixto García municipality (red) within Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
Coordinates: 20°51′14″N 76°36′7″W | |
Country | Cuba |
Province | Holguín |
Seat | Buenaventura |
Area | |
• Total | 617 km2 (238 sq mi) |
Elevation | 85 m (279 ft) |
Population (2004)[2] | |
• Total | 57,867 |
• Density | 93.8/km2 (243/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
Area code(s) | +53-24 |
The municipality includes the town of Buenaventura (municipal seat), the villages of Las Calabazas, Mir, Sabanazo, San Agustín, and other minor localities.[3]
In 2004, the municipality of Calixto Garcia had a population of 57,867.[2] With a total area of 617 km2 (238 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 93.8/km2 (243/sq mi).
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Municipalities in Holguín Province | ||
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