Quivicán

Quivicán
Municipality
The "Glorieta" bandstand
The "Glorieta" bandstand
Flag of Quivicán
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Quivicán municipality (red) within Cuba
Quivicán municipality (red) within Cuba
Coordinates: 22°49′29″N 82°21′21″W / 22.82472°N 82.35583°W / 22.82472; -82.35583
CountryCuba
ProvinceMayabeque
Founded1700[1]
Established1919 (Municipality)
Area
[2]
 • Total
283 km2 (109 sq mi)
Elevation
50 m (160 ft)
Population
 (2022)[3]
 • Total
30,016
 • Density110/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-7
Websitehttps://www.quivican.gob.cu/es/

Quivicán is a town and municipality in Mayabeque Province of Cuba. It is located in the south west of the province, bordering the Gulf of Batabanó. The name is of Taino origin (spelled Quibicán).[4] It was founded in 1700.[1]

Geography

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Quivican Pueblo, La Salud, San Felipe, Pablo Noriega, San Agustín, Guiro Boñingal, Güiro Marrero, Santa Mónica, Aguacate and Fajardo.[1]

Demographics

In 2022, the municipality of Quivicán had a population of 30,016.[3] With a total area of 283 km2 (109 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 110/km2 (280/sq mi).

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. "Quivicán" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  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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