Ciego de Ávila facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ciego de Ávila
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The Ciego de Ávila's boulevard
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Ciego de Ávila municipality (red) within (Cuba)
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| Country | Cuba | |
| Province | Ciego de Ávila | |
| Established | 1840 | |
| Area | ||
| • Municipality | 450 km2 (170 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | |
| Population
(2022)
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| • Municipality | 156,322 | |
| • Density | 347/km2 (900/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 131,551 | |
| • Rural | 24,771 | |
| Demonym(s) | Avileño/a | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| Postal code |
65200
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| Area code(s) | +53 43 | |
| Highways | Carretera Central | |
Ciego de Ávila is a lively city right in the middle of Cuba. It's the main city, or capital, of the Ciego de Ávila Province. About 156,322 people live in the city itself. The whole province has around 430,507 residents.
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Exploring Ciego de Ávila
Ciego de Ávila is located on the main highway of Cuba, called the Carretera Central. It also has a major railroad line. The city's port, Júcaro, is about 24 kilometers (15 miles) to the south. This port is on the coast of the Gulf of Ana Maria, which is part of the Caribbean Sea.
The city is about 460 kilometers (286 miles) east of Havana, Cuba's capital. It is also about 110 kilometers (68 miles) west of the city of Camagüey. Until 1976, Ciego de Ávila was part of the Camagüey Province. Then, the Cuban government made Ciego de Ávila the capital of its own new province.
Weather in Ciego de Ávila
Ciego de Ávila has a tropical savanna climate. This means it's usually warm all year round. It has a wet season and a dry season.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27.3 (81.1) |
28.1 (82.6) |
29.9 (85.8) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.9 (89.4) |
32.1 (89.8) |
33.1 (91.6) |
33.3 (91.9) |
32.5 (90.5) |
31.0 (87.8) |
29.9 (85.8) |
27.9 (82.2) |
30.7 (87.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 17.2 (63.0) |
17.1 (62.8) |
18.8 (65.8) |
20.0 (68.0) |
21.5 (70.7) |
22.8 (73.0) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.3 (73.9) |
22.6 (72.7) |
21.8 (71.2) |
20.4 (68.7) |
18.0 (64.4) |
20.6 (69.0) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 31 (1.2) |
28 (1.1) |
41 (1.6) |
82 (3.2) |
181 (7.1) |
191 (7.5) |
135 (5.3) |
142 (5.6) |
187 (7.4) |
177 (7.0) |
66 (2.6) |
30 (1.2) |
1,291 (50.8) |
| Source: CLIMATE-DATA.ORG | |||||||||||||
History of the City
The city of Ciego de Ávila was started around 1840. Back then, only 263 people lived there. In 1877, it got its own local government. This made it independent from the nearby city of Morón.
Ciego de Ávila became more important during the Ten Years' War (1868–1878). This was Cuba's first war for independence from Spain. The Spanish army built a strong line of forts and trenches. This line was called the Trocha de Júcaro a Morón. They hoped it would stop Cuban rebel forces from moving to the western part of the island. However, the famous General Máximo Gómez and his soldiers managed to get past it.
Many old Spanish buildings in Ciego de Ávila were built during this time. For example, the Teatro Principal was commissioned by Angela Hernández. She was a wealthy person who wanted to bring more culture to her hometown.
Population and Size
In 2022, the city of Ciego de Ávila had a population of 156,322 people. The total area of the municipality is about 450 square kilometers (174 square miles). This means there are about 350 people living in each square kilometer.
Fun Places to Visit
- Parque Martí is the biggest park in Ciego de Ávila. It's a great place to relax.
- Teatro Principal is a theater with 500 seats. It's close to Parque Martí.
- The University of Ciego de Ávila (Universidad de Ciego de Ávila, UNICA) is the main university in the province.
- IPVCE Ignacio Agramonte is a special high school for students in grades 10 to 12. It focuses on science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Math, Biology, and Electronics. It's located on the road to Ceballos.
- la Turbina is a small amusement park. It has about 6 rides and is located northwest of the city.
Local Media
The city's radio station is called Radio Surco. It started broadcasting on October 10, 1952. It was previously known as Radio Cuba.
Sports in Ciego de Ávila
The Ciego de Ávila's basketball team is very successful. They have won 9 national championships since 2005.
Famous People from Ciego de Ávila
- Andy Morales (born 1974), a baseball player.
- Tony Pérez (born 1942), a famous Major League Baseball player.
- Rusney Castillo (born 1987), another Major League Baseball player.
- William Granda (born 1985), a member of Cuba's national basketball team.
- Adolis Garcia (born 1993), a player for the Texas Rangers (baseball).
See also
In Spanish: Ciego de Ávila para niños
