Cabaiguán

Cabaiguán (Spanish pronunciation: [kaβajˈɣwan]) is a municipality and town in the province of Sancti Spíritus, Cuba. With an urban population of 30,135[4] is the 3rd largest town of the province.

For the cigar brand, see Cabaiguán (cigar).
Cabaiguán
Municipality
A road in town's centre
Coat of arms
Cabaiguán municipality (red) within
Sancti Spíritus Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 22°05′2″N 79°29′43″W
CountryCuba
ProvinceSancti Spíritus
Founded1894[1]
Established1926 (Municipality)
Area
 • Total597 km2 (231 sq mi)
Elevation
135 m (443 ft)
Population
 (2004)[3]
 • Total67,224
 • Density112.6/km2 (292/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s)+53-41

Overview

It was founded in 1894,[1] and established as a municipality in 1926. The municipality is divided into the consejos populares (i.e. "popular councils") of Cabaiguán and the villages of Neiva, Pedro Barba, Guayos and Santa Lucía.[1]

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Cabaiguán had a population of 67,224.[3] With a total area of 597 km2 (231 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 112.6/km2 (292/sq mi).

Economy

Cabaiguán is best known for its cigars;[5] and there is a small cigar factory where various brands of international renown are produced. It also has an oil refinery built in 1947 and the Nieves Morejon quarry, where the Provincial Prison is located.

Transport

The town straddles the Carretera Central highway and is served by the A1 motorway. It has a railway station on the central Havana-Santiago line.

See also

References
  1. Guije.com. "Cabaiguán" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  2. Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  3. Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  4. Data referred to the main town, whole municipality counts 67,224 inhabitants
  5. (in Spanish) Economic development of Cabaiguán
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