Florida, Cuba

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Florida
—  Municipality  —
Florida, Cuba is located in Cuba
Location of Florida in Cuba
Coordinates: 21°31′46″N 78°13′22″W / 21.52944°N 78.22278°W / 21.52944; -78.22278Coordinates: 21°31′46″N 78°13′22″W / 21.52944°N 78.22278°W / 21.52944; -78.22278
Country  Cuba
Province Camagüey
Founded 1907
Established 1924[1]
Area[2]
 • Total 1,800 km2 (700 sq mi)
Elevation 65 m (213 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 • Total 73,612
 • Density 1,761/km2 (4,560/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-322

Florida is a municipality and city in the Camagüey Province of Cuba. It is located 40 km (25 mi) north-west of Camagüey, along the Carretera Central highway. The city was established in 1907, and the municipality was established in 1924.

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[edit] Overview

The town has a library, several schools, primary and secondary. There is a general hospital and a pediatric hospital.

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Florida had a population of 73,612.[3] With a total area of 1,800 km2 (690 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 1,761 /km2 (4,560 /sq mi).

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Magarabomba and San Jerónimo.[1]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Guije.com. "Florida". Retrieved 2007-10-05.  (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05. 
  3. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-05.  (Spanish)

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