Antilla, Cuba

Antilla is a municipality in Holguín Province of Cuba. It was founded in January 21, 1925 as a railroad terminal and port town.

Antilla
Municipal Muesum
Municipal Muesum
Coat of arms of Antilla
Antilla municipality (red) within  Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba
Antilla municipality (red) within
Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 20°50′28″N 75°43′14″W
CountryCuba
ProvinceHolguín
EstablishedJanuary 21 1925
Area
  Total101 km2 (39 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2022)[2]
  Total21,332
  Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-24
WebsiteMunicipality website

Geography

It is located on the north-eastern shore of Cuba, on a peninsula between the Gulf of Nipe and Banes Bay. The municipality covers 101 km2 (39 sq mi) and contains the communities of Bijarú, Canalito, Cortaderas, Deleite, Este Cabecera, Los Novillos, Oeste Cabecera, San Jerónimo and Sao de los Hidalgos.

Demographics

In 2021, the municipality of Antilla had a population of 21,332.[2] With a total area of 101 km2 (39 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 210/km2 (540/sq mi).

Notable people

  • Pablo Ferro (1935–2018), Cuban-American graphic designer and film titles designer

See also

References

Media related to Antilla, Cuba at Wikimedia Commons


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