Cueto, Cuba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cueto
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Near Marcané
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Cueto municipality (red) within
Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba |
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| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Holguín Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 329 km2 (127 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31,552 |
| • Density | 95.9/km2 (248/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | +53-24 |
Cueto is a town and a municipality (which is like a local government area) in Holguín Province, Cuba. It's a place with a rich history and a welcoming community.
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Where is Cueto?
The municipality of Cueto is located in the southwestern part of the Holguín Province. It shares its borders with the Santiago de Cuba Province. This means it's right next to another important region of Cuba.
Cueto is surrounded by several other municipalities. These include Báguanos, Mayarí, Mella, and Urbano Noris. Besides the main town of Cueto, the area also includes smaller villages. Some of these villages are Alto Cedro, Barajagua, Birán, and Marcané.
Birán: A Historic Village
One special village within the Cueto municipality is Birán. This village is famous because it is the birthplace of important Cuban leaders. These include Fidel Castro, Raúl Castro, and Ramón Castro Ruz. Before 1976, Birán was part of the nearby municipality of Mayarí. However, after a government change in 1976, it became part of Cueto.
People of Cueto
In 2018, the municipality of Cueto had a total population of 31,552 people. Out of this number, 16,308 were men and 15,244 were women.
Population Density
The total area of Cueto municipality is about 329 square kilometers (or 127 square miles). To understand how many people live in a certain area, we look at something called population density. Cueto's population density is about 95.9 people per square kilometer. This means that, on average, about 96 people live in every square kilometer of land in Cueto.
Cueto Town Population
The main town of Cueto itself is home to a large part of the municipality's population. According to a 2017 count, the town of Cueto had 15,111 residents. These people lived in just over 11,000 homes.
See also
In Spanish: Cueto (Cuba) para niños
