Calixto García, Cuba facts for kids
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Calixto García
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Calixto García municipality (red) within
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| Country | Cuba | |
| Province | Holguín | |
| Seat | Buenaventura | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 617 km2 (238 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 85 m (279 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 57,867 | |
| • Density | 93.8/km2 (243/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| Area code(s) | +53-24 | |
Calixto García (Spanish pronunciation: [kaˈliksto ɣaɾˈsi.a]) is a municipality in the Holguín Province of Cuba. The municipal seat is located in the town of Buenaventura. The municipality was named for Calixto García Iñiguez, an independence war hero.
Geography
The municipality includes the town of Buenaventura (municipal seat), the villages of Las Calabazas, Mir, Sabanazo, San Agustín, and other minor localities.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Calixto Garcia had a population of 57,867. With a total area of 617 km2 (238 sq mi), it has a population density of 93.8/km2 (243/sq mi).
See also
In Spanish: Calixto García (Cuba) para niños
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