Güira de Melena
Municipality in Artemisa, Cuba
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Güira de Melena is a municipality and town in the Artemisa Province since January 1, 2011; before it was part of the Havana province of Cuba. It is located on the southern shore of the island, bordering the Bay of Batabanó and on the west part of Cuba. It was founded in 1779.[1]
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Güira de Melena | |
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Güira de Melena as seen from a plane | |
 Coat of arms | |
.png) Güira de Melena municipality (red) within Artemisa Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 22°48′7″N 82°30′17″W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Artemisa |
| Founded | 1779[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 178 km2 (69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Population (2022)[3] | |
• Total | 40,219 |
| • Density | 226/km2 (585/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code | +53-7 |
| Climate | Aw |
Geography
The town is south of San Antonio de los Baños, west of Quivican and east of Alquízar.
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Gabriel, Cajio, Tumbadero, La Cachimba, Penalver, Pulguero, Guerrilla, Pekin and Corea.[4]
The municipality is divided into 6 consejos populares (i.e. "popular councils"): Vivian Alonso, Niceto Pérez, Ubaldo Díaz, Cajio, Gabriel, and Junco.
Economy
Demographics
Notable residents
- Lizandra Góngora, human rights activist.[5]
