San Juan y Martínez facts for kids
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San Juan y Martínez
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San Juan y Martínez municipality (red) within
Pinar del Río Province (yellow) and Cuba |
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| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Pinar del Río |
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| • Municipality | 409 km2 (158 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population
(2022)
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| • Municipality | 42,109 |
| • Density | 102.96/km2 (266.7/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 16,502 |
| • Rural | 25,607 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | +53-82 |
San Juan y Martínez (pronounced san hwan ee mar-TEE-nes) is a town and a local government area (called a municipality) in the Pinar del Río Province of Cuba. It is located in the western part of Cuba.
Economy: Tobacco Farming
The main way people in San Juan y Martínez make a living is through farming. Their biggest crop is tobacco. This area is so famous for its tobacco that it's often called the "Mecca of Tobacco" in Cuba. This means it's a very important place for growing high-quality tobacco. The rich soil and good climate here help grow some of the best tobacco in the world.
Healthcare Services
San Juan y Martínez has important healthcare facilities for its residents.
- It has its own hospital.
- The hospital includes a maternity ward, which is a special area for mothers giving birth.
- There is also a "Polyclinic" treatment center. Both the hospital and the polyclinic are open 24 hours a day to help people when they need it.
Population and Area
In 2022, about 42,109 people lived in the municipality of San Juan y Martínez.
- The total area of the municipality is about 409 square kilometers (which is about 158 square miles).
- This means that on average, there are about 100 people living in each square kilometer.
- Most of the people, about 25,607, live in rural areas (the countryside).
- About 16,502 people live in urban areas (the town itself).
More Information
In Spanish: San Juan y Martínez para niños
