Bartolomé Masó, Cuba facts for kids
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Bartolomé Masó
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View of the Comandancia General de La Plata
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Bartolomé Masó municipality (red) within
Granma Province (yellow) and Cuba |
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| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Granma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 629 km2 (243 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Population
(2022)
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| • Total | 46,711 |
| • Density | 74.26/km2 (192.34/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | +53-23 |
| Website | https://www.bartolomemaso.gob.cu/es/ |
Bartolomé Masó is a municipality and town in the Granma Province of Cuba. It is a place with important history and beautiful mountain views.
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About Bartolomé Masó
This municipality is named after Bartolomé Masó Márquez. He was a Cuban patriot who fought for Cuba's independence. The town and area honor his memory.
Historical Significance
Bartolomé Masó is home to the Comandancia General de La Plata. This was a secret headquarters during the Cuban Revolution. It was where Fidel Castro and other revolutionaries planned their actions. Today, it is a museum. You can visit it to learn about this important time in Cuban history. The headquarters is hidden deep in the Sierra Maestra mountains.
Population and Area
In 2022, about 46,711 people lived in Bartolomé Masó. The municipality covers a total area of 629 km2 (243 sq mi). This means there are about 74/km2 (190/sq mi) people living in each square kilometer.
Recent Earthquake (2024)
On November 10, 2024, a strong earthquake hit the coast of southeastern Cuba. It happened at 5:00 AM UTC. The earthquake was measured at 6.8 magnitude. Its center was about 40 miles southwest of Bartolomé Masó.
Impact of the Earthquake
People along the coast of Cuba felt the earthquake's strength. It caused some flooding and damage. Homes and power lines were affected. The earthquake also caused landslides in coastal provinces like Santiago de Cuba and Granma.
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