Maisí




Municipality in Guantánamo, Cuba













































Maisí
Municipality
Maisí south coast Guantanamo province 002.jpg

Maisí municipality (red) within Guantánamo Province (yellow) and Cuba
Maisí municipality (red) within
Guantánamo Province (yellow) and Cuba

Coordinates: 20°14′35″N 74°9′22″W / 20.24306°N 74.15611°W / 20.24306; -74.15611Coordinates: 20°14′35″N 74°9′22″W / 20.24306°N 74.15611°W / 20.24306; -74.15611
Country Cuba
Province Guantánamo
Seat La Máquina
Area[1]
 • Total 525 km2 (203 sq mi)
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Population (2004)[2]
 • Total 28,276
 • Density 53.9/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone
UTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s) +53-21

Maisí is a municipality and town in the Guantánamo Province of Cuba. Its administrative seat is located in the town of La Máquina.




Contents






  • 1 Geography


  • 2 Demographics


  • 3 See also


  • 4 References


  • 5 External links





Geography


The easternmost point of Cuba, Punta Maisí (called "Baitiquiri"[3] by the Taino in pre-colonial times) is located in this municipality.



Demographics


In 2004, the municipality of Maisí had a population of 28,276.[2] With a total area of 525 km2 (203 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 53.9/km2 (140/sq mi).



See also



  • Punta Maisí Lighthouse

  • List of cities in Cuba

  • Municipalities of Cuba



References





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


  3. ^ Taino-Tribe.org. "Taino Dictionary" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-18.




External links


Media related to Maisí at Wikimedia Commons












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