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
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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