Jibacoa (Manicaragua) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jibacoa
Village
Jibacoa omnibus station
Jibacoa Location in Cuba Show map of Cuba Jibacoa Location in Villa Clara Province Show map of Villa Clara Province
Country	Cuba
Province	Villa Clara
Municipality	Manicaragua
Founded	1961
Area
• Total	78.5 km2 (30.3 sq mi)
Elevation	300 m (1,000 ft)
Population  (2004)
• Total	3,101
• Density	39.75/km2 (103.0/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s)	+53-422

Houses built in a special "Mountain Architecture" style along Jibacoa's main road.

Two-story buildings, called "Bi-plantas," in Jibacoa.

The Jibacoa Dam next to the Hanabanilla Lake.

The Cueva del Guanajo, a famous cave in Jibacoa.

Jibacoa is a small village in Cuba. It is part of the Manicaragua area in Villa Clara Province. In 2004, about 3,101 people lived there. The area managed by Jibacoa covers about 78.5 square kilometers.

History of Jibacoa

Jibacoa village was started in 1961. This was soon after the Cuban Revolution. The name Jibacoa comes from the Arawak language. Many other places in the area, like Manicaragua, also have Arawak names.

Geography of the Village

Location and Surroundings

Jibacoa is a hilltown, which means it is a town built on hills. It is surrounded by the beautiful Escambray Mountains. The village is close to the southeastern side of the Hanabanilla Lake. You can also find the Jibacoa Dam (Presa Jibacoa) nearby. Another resort village, El Salto del Hanabanilla, is about 39 kilometers away.

The Jibacoa River flows to the east of the village. Next to the river is a karst cave called Cueva del Guanajo. Karst caves are formed when water dissolves rock, creating unique shapes.

Roads and Nearby Cities

Jibacoa is located near where three provinces meet: Villa Clara Province, Cienfuegos, and Sancti Spíritus. A main road, provincial highway 152, goes through Jibacoa. This road connects Manicaragua (17 kilometers north) to Trinidad (44 kilometers south). It passes through the Topes de Collantes nature reserve.

There is also a smaller mountain road, 10 kilometers long. It links Jibacoa to the village of Güinía de Miranda. Jibacoa is about 46 kilometers from Cumanayagua. It is 74 kilometers from Cienfuegos and 76 kilometers from Santa Clara.

Areas within Jibacoa

The Jibacoa area is divided into 11 smaller parts. These include Jibacoa village itself and 10 other small villages or localities.

Culture and Events

Jibacoa hosts several fun events throughout the year. Since 1995, the village has held the Festival del Cine de la Montaña. This is a "Mountain's Film Festival." There is also the Festival del Libro de la Montaña, which is a "Mountain's Book Festival." In June, people celebrate the Carnavales de Junio, or "June Carnivals."

See also

In Spanish: Jibacoa para niños