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Maisí

Coordinates: 20°14′35″N 74°9′22″W / 20.24306°N 74.15611°W / 20.24306; -74.15611
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Maisí
Maisí municipality (red) within Guantánamo Province (yellow) and Cuba
Maisí municipality (red) within
Guantánamo Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 20°14′35″N 74°9′22″W / 20.24306°N 74.15611°W / 20.24306; -74.15611
CountryCuba
ProvinceGuantánamo
SeatLa Máquina
Area
 • Total525 km2 (203 sq mi)
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Population
 (2022)[2]
 • Total28,976
 • Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-21
Websitehttps://www.maisi.gob.cu/es/

Maisí is a municipality and town in the Guantánamo Province of Cuba. Its administrative seat is located in the town of La Máquina.

Geography

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The easternmost point of Cuba, Punta Maisí (called "Baitiquiri"[3] by the Taino in pre-colonial times) is located in this municipality.

Demographics

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In 2022, the municipality of Maisí had a population of 28,276.[2] With a total area of 525 km2 (203 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 55/km2 (140/sq mi).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  2. ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  3. ^ Taino-Tribe.org. "Taino Dictionary" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-18.
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