San Antonio de los Baños facts for kids

San Antonio de los Baños is a lively town and a special area called a municipality in Cuba. It's part of the Artemisa Province. This town is about 26 kilometers (16 miles) away from the big city of Havana. The Ariguanabo River flows right through it, adding to its charm. The town was first started way back in 1802.

Quick facts for kids San Antonio de los Baños
Municipality
Seal Coat of arms
San Antonio de los Baños municipality (red) within Artemisa Province (yellow) and Cuba
Country	Cuba
Province	Artemisa
Founded	1802
Established	1879 (Municipality)
Area
• Total	127 km2 (49 sq mi)
Elevation	60 m (200 ft)
Population  (2022)
• Total	51,314
• Density	404.0/km2 (1,046/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s)	+53-47
Climate	Aw

History of San Antonio de los Baños

San Antonio de los Baños is a place that really values learning and art. The town has 39 schools, and more than 600 teachers work there! These schools offer many different types of education.

Some special schools include an academy where students can learn about plastic arts, like sculpture and painting. There's also a school that trains people to become art teachers themselves. A very famous school here is the International School of Cinema and Television, known as Escuela Internacional de Cine y Televisión. It opened in 1986 and teaches students from all over the world how to make movies and TV shows.

The town also has a public library, which started in 1975. It's a great place to find books, with over 32,000 different titles. You can also visit the San Antonio de los Baños Municipal Museum to learn more about the town's past.

The Airfield

The San Antonio de los Baños Airfield is an important part of the town's history. It first opened in September 1942. This airfield was used by transport planes and bombers like the Douglas B-26 and Boeing B-29. These planes would practice flying in the Caribbean region. It was a very secure place; no Cuban aircraft could land there without special permission from the authorities.

Geography of San Antonio de los Baños

The municipality of San Antonio de los Baños is divided into different areas, like neighborhoods. These areas are called barrios. The main urban parts are Este Urbano, Centro Urbano, and Oeste Urbano.

There are also other areas outside the main town center. These include La Ceiba, Encrucijada, Mi Rancho, San Paul, Govea, Pueblo Textil, El Palenque, and La Base. Each of these areas helps make up the full municipality.

Climate and Weather

San Antonio de los Baños has a warm climate. It's known as a tropical savanna climate, which means it's usually hot all year round. The town gets a lot of rain, especially during certain months.

Population of San Antonio de los Baños

In 2022, the town and municipality of San Antonio de los Baños had a population of 51,314 people. The total area of the municipality is about 127 square kilometers (49 square miles). This means that for every square kilometer, there are about 400 people living there.

Famous People from San Antonio de los Baños

Many talented people have come from San Antonio de los Baños. Here are a few of them:

Sister Cities

San Antonio de los Baños has special connections with other cities around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." It means they share cultural ties and often visit each other.

• La Algaba (Andalusia, Spain)
• Jódar (Andalusia, Spain)
• Zapotlanejo (Jalisco, Mexico)

See also

In Spanish: San Antonio de los Baños para niños