Sagua La Grande
| Sagua la Grande | |
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| Nickname(s): La Villa del Undoso | |
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| Coordinates: 22°48′31″N 80°04′16″W / 22.80861°N 80.07111°WCoordinates: 22°48′31″N 80°04′16″W / 22.80861°N 80.07111°W | |
| Country |  Cuba |
| Province | Villa Clara |
| Founded | 1812[1] |
| Established | 1842 (Municipality) |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 661 km2 (255.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| • Total | 56,097 |
| • Density | 84.9/km2 (219.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-422 |
Sagua La Grande (La Villa del Undoso) is a municipality and city located on the north coast of the province of Villa Clara in central Cuba, on the Sagua la Grande River. The city is close to Mogotes de Jumagua, limestone cliffs. Many cays of the Sabana-Camaguey Archipelago are located off the northern coast.
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[edit] History
Sagua la Grande was founded in 1812[1] and established as a municipality in 1842. By the beginning of the 20th century, the city and its port (Isabela de Sagua), were an important commercial center. Presently, its economy is based on the sugar, chemical, mechanical, and food industries. Cattle raising and fishing are other important economic activities.
Two city historians are of note. Antonio Miguel Alcover Beltrán left to the inheritance of the events related to century XIX thanks to his personal interrogations to each one of the authors of history; and at the moment Pedro Suárez Tintín has been in charge to rescue all century XX and leaves from the XXI in his famous “Tintin Collection” that includes newspapers, books, photos, films and videos of all the historical events of the referred time.
[edit] Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Sagua la Grande had a population of 56,097.[3] With a total area of 661 km2 (255 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 84.9 /km2 (220 /sq mi).
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Baire, Chinchila, Este, General Nodarse, Isabela de Sagua, Jumagua, Malpáez, Oeste and Sitiecito.[1]
[edit] Architecture
The city's wide streets and little traffic give it a calm atmosphere.
In recent decades there has been a lack of new construction. Consequently, the older buildings, left over from colonial times, are in a state of decay. One of the most beautiful buildings in this city, El Casino Español (The Spanish Casino) built in 1908, was the meeting place for the Sociedad Sagüera (Social Club of Sagua). The historical center of the city retains the neoclassic essence of its constructions and the layout of its streets.
[edit] Personalities
- Mel Martinez, U.S. Senator
- Jose Luis Robau, Patriot
- Wifredo Lam, Painter
- Antonio Machín, Singer
- Ramón Solis, Flutist
- Joaquín Albarrán, Doctor
- Jose Pepe Nuñez, Painter
- Pedro Suarez Rojo, Naturalist
- Emilio Nuñez, Patriot
- Panchito Rodríguez, Doctor
- Rodrigo Prats, Music Composer
- Edelmira Sampedro y Robato, Countess of Covadonga
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Guije.com. "Sagua la Grande". http://www.guije.com/pueblo/municipios/vsagua/index.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-09. (Spanish)
- ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". http://www.statoids.com/ycu.html. Retrieved 2007-10-09.
- ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. http://web.archive.org/web/20070927111826/http://www.atenas.inf.cu/todo/Estadisticas/TABLA+No_3balance.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-09. (Spanish)
[edit] External links
- Sagua La Grande Museum (Spanish)
- Artículos Sagüeros (Spanish)
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Bay of Santa Clara | Sabana-Camaguey Archipelago | Cayos del Pajonal | |
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