Bejucal
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Area code | +53-7 |
Bejucal is a
Geography
The municipality borders to the north with Boyeros (a municipal borough of Havana); to the east with San José de las Lajas; to the south with Quivicán; and on the west with San Antonio de los Baños.
It is divided into the barrios of Bejucal, Beltrán, Cuatro Caminos, Rancho Recreo, Buenaventura, Caguazo and Río Hondo.[1]
Demographics
In 2022, the municipality of Bejucal had a population of 28,205.[3] With a total area of 120 km2 (46 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 240/km2 (620/sq mi).
Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Bejucal include:
- Andy García, actor, was born and lived here until the age of five.
- Albio Sires, Member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey's 8th congressional district.[9]
- NJ Perez, author of highly acclaimed historical novels.
See also
References
- ^ a b c Guije.com. "Bejucal" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule for site Bejucal".
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- ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
- ^ Sherwood, Dave; Spetalnick, Matt (2023-06-14). "Does secretive Cuba base host Chinese spy station? US thinks so". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
- ^ Gámez Torres, Nora (June 8, 2023). "In bold move challenging the United States, Cuba agrees to host a Chinese spy base". Miami Herald. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ Albio Sires, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed September 25, 2007.
External links
Media related to Bejucal at Wikimedia Commons