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Perico, Cuba

Coordinates: 22°46′31″N 81°00′55″W / 22.77528°N 81.01528°W / 22.77528; -81.01528
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Perico
A rural road near town's centre
A rural road near town's centre
Coat of arms of Perico
Perico municipality (red) within Matanzas Province (yellow) and Cuba
Perico municipality (red) within
Matanzas Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 22°46′31″N 81°00′55″W / 22.77528°N 81.01528°W / 22.77528; -81.01528
CountryCuba
ProvinceMatanzas
Founded1874[1]
Established1879
Area
 • Total278 km2 (107 sq mi)
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Population
 (2022)[3]
 • Total29,746
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-52

Perico is a municipality and town in the Matanzas Province of Cuba. It is located south of Marti, north of Colón and east of Jovellanos.

Geography

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The municipality is divided into the barrios of Altamisal, Norte, Quintana, Roque, Sur and Tinguaro.[1]

It counts the hamlets (consejos populares) of España Republicana, meaning Republican Spain, and Máximo Gómez, named after the military commander in Cuban War of Independence.

History

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Perico was founded in 1874[1] near a garrison of the Spanish Colonial Civil Guard. The name was changed in 1885 to Miguel de Cervantes, then restored to Perico in 1899.[4]

Demographics

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In 2022, the municipality of Perico had a population of 29,746.[3] With a total area of 278 km2 (107 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 110/km2 (280/sq mi).

Transport

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Perico is crossed by the Carretera Central highway and counts a railway station of the main line from Havana to Santiago de Cuba.

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. "Perico" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  3. ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  4. ^ Municipalities in Matanzas. "Perico" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on December 16, 2004. Retrieved 2007-10-02.
  5. ^ "Prisoners of conscience: 71 longing for freedom". Amnesty International. 18 March 2005. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
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