San Luis, Santiago de Cuba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Luis
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San Luis municipality (red) within
Santiago Province (yellow) and Cuba |
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| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Santiago de Cuba |
| Established | 1827 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 498 km2 (192 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 200 m (700 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 77,519 |
| • Density | 155.66/km2 (403.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | +53-2248 |
| Website | https://www.sanluis.gob.cu/es/ |
San Luis is a lively town and a special area called a municipality in Cuba. It is located in the Santiago de Cuba Province. Imagine traveling about 19 kilometers (around 12 miles) north from the big city of Santiago de Cuba, and you will find San Luis!
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A Look Back in Time: San Luis History
San Luis started as a ranch way back in 1827. It was a quiet place until something big happened: the railroad arrived! The trains helped the town grow much faster. San Luis officially became its own municipality, like a small local government area, on August 19, 1898.
People and Place: San Luis Today
In 2022, about 77,519 people lived in San Luis. The municipality covers a total area of 498 square kilometers (about 192 square miles). This means there are about 160 people living in each square kilometer.
The San Luis municipality is divided into smaller neighborhoods called barrios. These include Dos Caminos, La Luz, Majaguabo, Monte Dos Leguas, Norte, and Sur.
What San Luis Does: Economy and Jobs
San Luis is an important place for transportation because it is a railroad junction. This means many train lines meet here.
The town is also known for its agriculture. Farmers grow and process sugarcane and coffee. They also grow and trade different kinds of fruit. Some places in San Luis even roast coffee beans.
People in San Luis also raise animals, which is called stock raising. The area has mining for manganese, which is a type of metal. There are also big factories nearby called sugar mills, like Rafael Reyes and Paquito Rosales, that turn sugarcane into sugar.
Famous People from San Luis
Many interesting people have come from San Luis:
- Antonio Maceo y Grajales - He was a very important general in the Liberation Army. People called him "The Bronze Titan" because he was so strong and brave.
- Ibrahim Ferrer - A famous singer known for his Son music.
- Félix B. Caignet - A talented writer, famous for his work "El derecho de nacer."
- Pedro Meurice Estíu - He was an Archbishop in Santiago de Cuba.
- Luis Garzón Masabó - A well-known artist.
- Cándido Fabré - A popular songwriter and singer.
- Justo Salas Arzuaga - He made history as the first Afro-Cuban Mayor of Santiago de Cuba (from 1940 to 1945). He was also the first Afro-Cuban Governor of Oriente, Cuba, in 1956.
See also
In Spanish: San Luis (Santiago de Cuba) para niños
