Limonar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Limonar
Municipality
Main street and town's church
Limonar municipality (red) within Matanzas Province (yellow) and Cuba
Country	Cuba
Province	Matanzas
Founded	1876
Established	1976
Area
• Total	449 km2 (173 sq mi)
Elevation	5 m (16 ft)
Population  (2022)
• Total	26,708
• Density	59.48/km2 (154.06/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s)	+53-52

Limonar is a lively town and a special area called a municipality in the Matanzas Province of Cuba. It's a place with a rich history and is known for its beautiful landscapes.

Discovering Limonar

Limonar is divided into several smaller areas, much like neighborhoods. These areas are called Canímar, Guamacaro, Caoba, Sumidero, Coliseo, and San Miguel. Each one adds to the unique character of the municipality.

A Look at Limonar's History

The town of Limonar was first started in 1876. Back then, it was known by a different name: Guamacaro. It wasn't until the 1950s that its name was changed to Limonar. Around that time, it also officially became a municipality. This means it gained its own local government and could manage its own affairs.

Famous People from Limonar

Limonar is proud to be the hometown of several well-known Cubans. One of the most famous is Javier Sotomayor, a world-record-holding high jumper. Another talented jumper, Marino Drake, also comes from Limonar.

The town is also home to Aimeé García Marrero, a very talented fine art painter. And if you're a baseball fan, you might know Silvio García, a professional baseball player who grew up here.

Limonar's Population and Size

In 2022, about 26,708 people lived in the municipality of Limonar. The total area of Limonar is around 449 square kilometers (which is about 173 square miles). This means that, on average, about 56 people live in every square kilometer of the area.

Images for kids

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  Main street and town's church

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  Limonar municipality (red) within Matanzas Province (yellow) and Cuba

See also

• In Spanish: Limonar (Cuba) para niños