Campechuela Explained

Official Name:Campechuela
Settlement Type:Municipality
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Cuba
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Granma
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1869
Area Total Km2:577
Population As Of:2022
Population Total:41,719
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:-5
Coordinates:20.2333°N -77.2792°W
Elevation M:10
Area Code:+53-23
Website:https://www.campechuela.gob.cu/es/

Campechuela is a municipality and town in Granma Province of Cuba. It is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Guacanayabo.

History

The town of Campechuela was founded in 1869. It became the seat of the municipality in 1912.

Geography

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Cabecera (Campechuela town), Ceiba Hueca, Cienaguilla, La Gloria, San Ramón and Tana.[1]

Demographics

In 2022, the municipality of Campechuela had a population of 41,719.[2] With a total area of 577km2,[3] it has a population density of 72/km2.

Economy

The economy is based on agriculture (with sugarcane and fruit farms) and stock raising.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Campechuela. Guije.com. 2007-10-06. es.
  2. Web site: Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map . 2024-02-03 . www.citypopulation.de.
  3. Web site: Municipios of Cuba. Statoids. July 2003. 2007-10-06.