Jiguaní

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Jiguaní
Jiguaní municipality (red) within Granma Province (yellow) and Cuba
Jiguaní municipality (red) within
Granma Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 20°22′23″N 76°25′20″W / 20.37306°N 76.42222°W / 20.37306; -76.42222
CountryCuba
ProvinceGranma
Established1701[1]
Area
 • Total646 km2 (249 sq mi)
Elevation
125 m (410 ft)
Population
 (2022)[3]
 • Total58,982
 • Density91/km2 (240/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-23
Websitehttps://www.jiguani.gob.cu/es/

Jiguaní (Spanish pronunciation: [xiɣwaˈni]) is a town and municipality in the Granma Province of Cuba. It is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Bayamo, the provincial capital.

Overview

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The municipality is divided into the barrios of Babiney, Baire, Bijagual, La Villa, Los Negros, Maffo, Rihito and Santa Rita.[1]

The name "Jiguaní" is of Taíno origin, and means "height of the river".[4] The town of Jiguaní was a stronghold and a starting point in the independence war of 1895.

Demographics

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In 2022, the municipality of Jiguaní had a population of 58,982.[3] With a total area of 646 km2 (249 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 91/km2 (240/sq mi).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Guije.com. "Jiguaní" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-06.
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-06.
  3. ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  4. ^ United Confederation of Taíno People. "Taíno Dictionary" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-10-16. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
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