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.
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Overview
The municipality was named after the Cuban patriot Bartolomé Masó Márquez. It is the home of the Comandancia General de La Plata, headquarters of the Cuban revolutionaries around Fidel Castro and today a museum, located in the Sierra Maestra mountains.
Demographics
In 2022, the municipality of Bartolomé Masó had a population of 46,711. With a total area of 629 km2 (243 sq mi), it has a population density of 74/km2 (190/sq mi).
2024 Earthquake
On 10 November 2024, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of southeastern Cuba at UTC 05:00. The location of the earthquake was measured to be just about 40 miles away SSW of Bartolomé Masó. The earthquake’s strength was felt along the coast of Cuba causing flooding, and major destruction. The quakes damaged homes and powerlines and caused landslides in the coastal provinces of Santiago de Cuba and Granma.
See also
In Spanish: Bartolomé Masó (Cuba) para niños
