Yateras

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Yateras
—  Municipality  —
Yateras is located in Cuba
Location of Yateras in Cuba
Coordinates: 20°21′0″N 74°55′28″W / 20.35000°N 74.92444°W / 20.35000; -74.92444Coordinates: 20°21′0″N 74°55′28″W / 20.35000°N 74.92444°W / 20.35000; -74.92444
Country  Cuba
Province Guantánamo
Seat Palenque
Area[1]
 • Total 664 km2 (256 sq mi)
Elevation 370 m (1,210 ft)
Population (2004)[2]
 • Total 20,358
 • Density 30.7/km2 (80/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-21

Yateras is a municipality in the Guantánamo Province of Cuba. The municipal seat is located in the town of Palenque, in the northern part of the province. Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is partly located in this municipality.

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Overview [edit]

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Casimbas, Casisey Abajo, Casisey Arriba, Guayabal, Jamaica, Palmar, Río Seco, San Andrés, Sigual and Yateras.[3]

Demographics [edit]

In 2004, the municipality of Yateras had a population of 20,358.[2] With a total area of 664 km2 (256 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 30.7 /km2 (80 /sq mi).

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References [edit]

  1. ^ a b Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05. 
  2. ^ 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)
  3. ^ Guije.com. "Yateras". Retrieved 2007-10-05.  (Spanish)