Mantua, Cuba
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| Country |  Cuba |
| Province | Pinar del Río |
| Founded | 1719 (Guane del Norte)[1] |
| Established | 1866 |
| Area [2] | |
| - Total | 915 km² (353.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| - Total | 26,065 |
| - Density | 1,866/km² (4,832.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-82 |
Mantua is a municipality and city in the Pinar del Río Province of Cuba.
It was founded in 1719 under the name Guane del Norte. In 1866 it was established as a municipality.[1] The settlement of Mantua is a National Monument of Cuba.[4]
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Arroyos, Bartolo, Cabezas, Coronel Pozo (Lázaro), Fidel Pedraja, Guayabo, Macurijes, Mantua, Montezuelo and Pablo Suárez.[1]
[edit] Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Mantua had a population of 26,065.[3] With a total area of 915 km² (353.3 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 28.5/km² (73.8/sq mi).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Guije.com. Mantua. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
- ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
- ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
- ^ National Council for Cultural Heritage. National Monuments in Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-09. (Spanish)
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