Quivicán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quivicán
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The "Glorieta" bandstand
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Quivicán municipality (red) within Cuba
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| Country | Cuba | |
| Province | Mayabeque | |
| Founded | 1700 | |
| Established | 1919 (Municipality) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 283 km2 (109 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 29,253 | |
| • Density | 103.4/km2 (268/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| Area code(s) | +53-7 | |
| Website | https://www.quivican.gob.cu/es/ | |
Quivicán is a town and a special area (called a municipality) in Cuba. It is part of the Mayabeque Province. You can find it in the southwest part of the province, right next to the Gulf of Batabanó.
The name Quivicán comes from the Taíno people, who were the original inhabitants of the Caribbean. They spelled it Quibicán. The town was officially started in the year 1700.
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Exploring Quivicán's Location and Areas
Quivicán is a municipality, which means it's like a county or a larger administrative area that includes the main town and surrounding smaller communities.
Neighborhoods of Quivicán
The municipality of Quivicán is divided into several smaller areas, often called neighborhoods or districts. These include:
- Quivican Pueblo (the main town)
- La Salud
- San Felipe
- Pablo Noriega
- San Agustín
- Guiro Boñingal
- Güiro Marrero
- Santa Mónica
- Aguacate
- Fajardo
People and Size of Quivicán
Let's look at how many people live in Quivicán and how big the area is.
Population Facts
In 2004, about 29,253 people lived in the municipality of Quivicán.
Area and Density
The total area of Quivicán is about 283 square kilometers (which is about 109 square miles). This means that for every square kilometer, there were about 103 people living there in 2004.
Famous People from Quivicán
Some talented individuals were born or grew up in Quivicán.
Musicians and Athletes
- Chucho Valdés (born in 1941) is a very famous Cuban jazz pianist. He is known all over the world for his amazing music.
- Alejandro Miguel Portal Oliva (born in 1995) is a soccer player. He has played for different teams and represents his country in the sport.
More to See and Learn
- You can find more information about Quivicán for kids in Spanish here: Quivicán para niños
- Municipalities of Cuba
- List of cities in Cuba
- Quivicán Municipal Museum
