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Esmeralda, Cuba

Municipality in Camagüey, Cuba From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Esmeralda is a municipality and town in the Camagüey Province of Cuba.

CountryCuba
Established1928[1]
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
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Esmeralda municipality (red) within  Camagüey Province (orange) and Cuba
Esmeralda municipality (red) within
Camagüey Province (orange) and Cuba
Coordinates: 21°51′22″N 78°06′41″W
CountryCuba
ProvinceCamagüey
Established1928[1]
Area
 • Total
1,480 km2 (570 sq mi)
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Population
 (2022)[3]
 • Total
29,203
 • Density19.7/km2 (51.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-322
ClimateAw
Websitehttps://esmeralda.gob.cu/
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Geography

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Brasil (also known as Jaronú), Caonao, Guanaja, Quemado and Tabor.[1]

Cayo Romano, one of the cays of Jardines del Rey archipelago is located north of Esmeralda, across the Bay of la Jiguey (Bahia de Jiguey).

Demographics

In 2022, the municipality of Esmeralda had a population of 29,203.[3] With a total area of 1,480 km2 (570 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 20/km2 (52/sq mi).

Economy

The economy is based on crops of sugarcane, coconuts, pineapple, oranges and tobacco.

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