Holguín

Holguín is a city in Cuba. It is the country's fourth-largest city, after Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Camagüey. It is the capital of Holguín Province.

Holguín
Holguín municipality (red) within
Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 20°53′13″N 76°15′33″W
CountryCuba
ProvinceHolguín
Established1523
Area
  Total655.9 km2 (253.2 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
  Total346,191
  Density528/km2 (1,370/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Holguinero,-a
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4
Area code(s)+53 24
Vehicle registrationO

References

  1. Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  2. Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
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