Rafael Freyre, Cuba
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This article is about the city in Cuba. For other similar names, see Freyre.
| Rafael Freyre | |
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| Coordinates: 21°01′41″N 75°59′47″W / 21.02806°N 75.99639°WCoordinates: 21°01′41″N 75°59′47″W / 21.02806°N 75.99639°W | |
| Country |  Cuba |
| Province | Holguín |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 620 km2 (240 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 50,080 |
| • Density | 80.8/km2 (209/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-24 |
Rafael Freyre is a municipality and city in the Holguín Province of Cuba.
[edit] Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Rafael Freyre had a population of 50,080.[2] With a total area of 620 km2 (240 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 80.8 /km2 (209 /sq mi).
The main municipality city developed around the sugar cane factory "Central Santa Lucia".[3]
Some of its most popular destinations are the north coast beaches like "Playa Guardalavaca" and "Guardalavaca" both natural white sand beaches.
In the north coast, on a small village call "Bariay" there is a monument that marks the arrival of "Christopher Columbus".
[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)
- ^ MatK2 (2008). "Sugar Mill". http://www.flickr.com/photos/44316456@N00/2531144033/. Retrieved 2009-10-12. (Spanish)
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