Moa, Cuba
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| Moa | |
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| — Municipality — | |
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| Coordinates: 20°38′23″N 74°55′3″W / 20.63972°N 74.9175°WCoordinates: 20°38′23″N 74°55′3″W / 20.63972°N 74.9175°W | |
| Country |  Cuba |
| Province | Holguín |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 730 km2 (280 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 71,079 |
| • Density | 97.4/km2 (252/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-24 |
Moa is a municipality and city in the Holguín Province of Cuba.
Large nickel deposits located in the Moa area are exploited in part by joint ventures with the Canadian company Sherritt International.
[edit] Demographics
In 2010, the municipality of Moa had a population of 75,015.[2] With a total area of 730 km2 (280 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 97.4 /km2 (252 /sq mi).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". http://www.statoids.com/ycu.html. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality". http://www.atenas.inf.cu/todo/Estadisticas/TABLA%20No_3balance.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-05. (Spanish)
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