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Sagua de Tánamo
A gas station in Sagua de Tánamo
A gas station in Sagua de Tánamo
Sagua de Tánamo municipality (red) within  Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba
Sagua de Tánamo municipality (red) within
Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba
Country Cuba
Province Holguín
Established 1804
Area
 • Total 704 km2 (272 sq mi)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total 44,872
 • Density 63.74/km2 (165.08/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s) +53-24
Website https://www.saguadetanamo.gob.cu/es/

Sagua de Tánamo is a town and a special area called a municipality in the Holguín Province of Cuba. It was first established in 1804.

Exploring Sagua de Tánamo

Sagua de Tánamo is a fascinating place with natural beauty. It is known for its connection to a large national park.

Natural Wonders

A part of the Sierra Cristal National Park is located here. This park is a protected area of land. It is shared with the nearby municipality of Mayarí. National parks help protect important plants and animals.

Local Areas

The municipality of Sagua de Tánamo is divided into smaller areas. These are like neighborhoods or districts. They are called barrios. Some of these barrios include Barrederas, Bazán, Cananovas, and Catalina. Other areas are Esterón, Juan Díaz, Miguel, Pueblo, Sitio, and Zabala. There are also Carpintero, La Rosa, Rio Grande, La Guira, and Naranjo.

People of Sagua de Tánamo

Learning about the people who live in a place helps us understand it better.

Population Facts

In 2022, about 44,872 people lived in Sagua de Tánamo. The municipality covers a total area of 704 square kilometers. This means that about 64 people live in each square kilometer. This number tells us how crowded or spread out the population is.

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