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Antilla, Cuba

Coordinates: 20°50′28″N 75°43′14″W / 20.84111°N 75.72056°W / 20.84111; -75.72056
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Antilla
Municipal Museum
Municipal Museum
Coat of arms of Antilla
Antilla municipality (red) within Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba
Antilla municipality (red) within
Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 20°50′28″N 75°43′14″W / 20.84111°N 75.72056°W / 20.84111; -75.72056
CountryCuba
ProvinceHolguín
EstablishedJanuary 21 1925
Area
 • Total101 km2 (39 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2022)[2]
 • Total21,332
 • Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-24
WebsiteMunicipality website

Antilla is a municipality in Holguín Province of Cuba. It was founded in January 21, 1925 as a railroad terminal and port town.

Geography

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It is located on the north-eastern shore of Cuba, on a peninsula between the Gulf of Nipe and Banes Bay. The municipality covers 101 km2 (39 sq mi) and contains the communities of Bijarú, Canalito, Cortaderas, Deleite, Este Cabecera, Los Novillos, Oeste Cabecera, San Jerónimo and Sao de los Hidalgos.

Demographics

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In 2021, the municipality of Antilla had a population of 21,332.[2] With a total area of 101 km2 (39 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 210/km2 (540/sq mi).

Notable people

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  • Pablo Ferro (1935–2018), Cuban-American graphic designer and film titles designer

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  2. ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
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