Sancti Spíritus
Ciudad de Sancti Spiritus | |
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UTC-5 (EST) | |
Postal code | 60100 |
Area code | +53 41 |
Sancti Spíritus (Spanish pronunciation:
History
The city was founded by Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar in 1514.[1]
The city contributed men for
Francisco Iznaga,
Geography
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Banao, Bellamota, Bijabo, Guasimal, Hospital, Jíbaro, Manacas, Mapos, Paredes, Paula, Pelayo, Pueblo Nuevo, San Andrés, Tuinicú, Tunas de Zaza and Zaza del Medio.[1]
The Zaza Reservoir is located southwest of the city.
The city has a central park which is a place of great entertainment for the persons of all ages.
The geographic center of Cuba is located off the shores of the municipality.
Climate
According to the
Climate data for Sancti Spíritus | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27 (80) |
27 (80) |
28 (83) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
31 (87) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (85) |
28 (82) |
27 (80) |
29 (84) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 18 (64) |
18 (64) |
19 (67) |
20 (68) |
22 (72) |
23 (74) |
23 (74) |
23 (74) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (69) |
14 (57) |
21 (70) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 30 (1.2) |
43 (1.7) |
46 (1.8) |
69 (2.7) |
210 (8.3) |
280 (11) |
200 (7.7) |
200 (8) |
200 (7.8) |
220 (8.7) |
51 (2) |
23 (0.9) |
1,560 (61.4) |
Source: Weatherbase [7] |
Demographics
In 2022, the municipality of Sancti Spíritus had a population of 142,618.[3] With a total area of 1,151 km2 (444 sq mi),[2] this means a population density of 120/km2 (310/sq mi).
Main sights
The
Another interesting landmark is one of Cuba's older bridges over the Yayabo river. Built in 1815 with clay bricks it forms five arcs, the center being 9 meters tall. The entire bridge is only 85 meters long and was designed for pedestrians and carriages during colonial-era Cuba but has thus far resisted heavier modern traffic.
Sancti Spíritus has a famous Medical University located at the Main road in Olivos III. It has students from all over the world representing 34 nationalities. The university is affiliated with ELAM in Havana.
Transport
The city is crossed in the middle by the
It counts a railway station on Cabaiguán-Sancti Spíritus-Tunas de Zaza line, with express trains from/to Havana, a terminal for interprovincial omnibuses and an urban bus service.
Sport
The local baseball team is the
Education
The Facultad de Ciencias Medicas Sancti Spiritus is a medical school located in Sancti Spíritus.
Notable people
- Joaquín Casillas, former soldier, and commanding officer, in the Cuban Constitutional Army.
- Yuli Gurriel, MLB player for the Miami Marlins, formerly of the Houston Astros.
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr., MLB player for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Gallery
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Street scene
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Museo de Arte Colonial
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Pedestrian zone
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Agricultural Market
See also
References
- ^ a b c Guije.com. "Sancti Spíritus" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ISBN 0140441239
- ^ Jorge Iznaga. FRANCISCO IZNAGA Iznaga Genealogy (IZNAGA - 1420 - Present), Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ^ Climate Summary for Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
- ^ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on October 13, 2013.
External links
- Information for tourists
- Interesting Places
- (in Spanish) Historic City webpage