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Esmeralda, Cuba

Coordinates: 21°51′22″N 78°06′41″W / 21.85611°N 78.11139°W / 21.85611; -78.11139
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Esmeralda
Coat of arms of Esmeralda
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 / 21.85611°N 78.11139°W / 21.85611; -78.11139
CountryCuba
ProvinceCamagüey
Established1928[1]
Area
 • Total
1,480 km2 (570 sq mi)
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Population
 (2022)[3]
 • Total
29,203
 • Density20/km2 (51/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-322
ClimateAw
Websitehttps://esmeralda.gob.cu/

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

Geography

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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

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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

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Guije.com. "Esmeralda" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  2. ^ a b Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  3. ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
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