La Sierpe, Cuba
La Sierpe is a municipality and town in the Sancti Spíritus Province of Cuba. It is located in the south-eastern part of the province, 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Sancti Spiritus, the provincial capital.
La Sierpe | |
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La Sierpe municipality (red) within Sancti Spíritus Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
Coordinates: 21°45′38″N 79°14′36″W | |
Country | Cuba |
Province | Sancti Spíritus |
Area | |
• Total | 1,035 km2 (400 sq mi) |
Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
Population (2004)[2] | |
• Total | 16,937 |
• Density | 16.4/km2 (42/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
Area code(s) | +53-41 |
Geography
It borders the Gulf of Ana Maria of the Caribbean Sea to the south and the province of Ciego de Ávila to the east.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of La Sierpe had a population of 16,937.[2] With a total area of 1,035 km2 (400 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 16.4/km2 (42/sq mi).
References
- Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-07.
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