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Nueva Gerona
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The Presidio Modelo
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Locator map of Nueva Gerona (in black)
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 Nueva Gerona
Location in Cuba
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| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Isla de la Juventud |
| Founded | 1802 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 59,049 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
Nueva Gerona is a city in Cuba. It is the capital of the Isla de la Juventud (Island of Youth) special municipality and province. In 2012, about 59,049 people lived there.
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History of Nueva Gerona
The city of Nueva Gerona was started in 1830. It was founded by Francisco Dionisio Vives. He was the Spanish governor of Cuba at that time. A governor is like a leader or ruler of a region. There is also an American graveyard in Nueva Gerona.
Geography and City Layout
Nueva Gerona is located on the coast. It is in the north-eastern part of the island. The city sits between two hills called Caballos and Casas.
The Río Las Casas river flows through Nueva Gerona. This river is navigable, which means boats can travel on it. It connects the city to the Caribbean Sea.
The city is divided into different areas called repartos (quarters). These quarters include Centro, Abel Santamaría, Sierra Caballo, Nazareno, Saigón, Chacón, and José Martí. The Presidio Modelo is a famous building in the Chacón quarter. It used to be a prison but is now a museum.
Transportation in Nueva Gerona
Nueva Gerona is connected to La Fe (also known as Santa Fe). La Fe is the second-largest town on the island. They are linked by a 15-kilometer-long highway.
The port of Surgidero de Batabanó is important for travel. It is located where the Río Las Casas river meets the sea. From this port, people can travel by boat to the main island of Cuba.
The Rafael Cabrera Mustelier Airport is also in Nueva Gerona. It is located in the José Martí quarter.
Sports in the City
Nueva Gerona is home to professional sports teams. These teams represent the Isla de la Juventud.
The city has the Piratas de La Isla de La Juventud baseball club. They play at the Estadio Cristóbal Labra stadium. This team competes in the Cuban National Series. This is the top professional baseball league in Cuba.
Nueva Gerona also has the FC Isla de La Juventud football (soccer) club. This team plays in the Campeonato Nacional de Fútbol de Cuba. This is the country's top football league.
Sister City
Nueva Gerona has one sister city. A sister city is a town or city that forms a special bond with another city in a different country.
- Girona, Spain
See also
In Spanish: Nueva Gerona para niños
