Niquero
Niquero | |
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Area code | +53-23 |
Website | https://www.niquero.gob.cu/es/ |
Niquero is a municipality and town in the Granma Province of Cuba. It is located in the coastal region of the province, bordering the Gulf of Guacanayabo. Cape Cruz (Cabo Cruz), the westernmost point of the province is located in this municipality.
History
During
Geography
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Belic, Guanito, Jagua, La Marea, El Plátano, Sevilla Abajo, Cabo Cruz, Hondón, Marea de Belic, Alegría de Pío, Estacadero, La Ricardo, etc.[1] Niquero is also the southernmost municipality in all of Cuba.
Demographics
In 2022, the municipality of Niquero had a population of 41,198.[3] With a total area of 582 km2 (225 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 70.9/km2 (184/sq mi).
Transport
The town is crossed by the state highway "Circuito Sur de Oriente" (CSO). Cape Cruz has a lighthouse named Faro Vargas.
Twin Town
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See also
References
- ^ a b Guije.com. "Niquero" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
External links
Media related to Niquero at Wikimedia Commons