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==Geography==
==Geography==
The municipality faces the [[Gulf of Mexico]] to the north, where the [[cay]]s of the [[Colorados Archipelago]] are developed off-shore. It is bordered by the municipalities of [[Mantua, Cuba|Mantua]], [[Guane]], [[San Juan y Martínez]] and [[Viñales]].
The municipality faces the [[Gulf of Mexico]] to the north, where the [[cay]]s of the [[Colorados Archipelago]] are developed off-shore. It is bordered by the municipalities of [[Mantua, Cuba|Mantua]], [[Guane]], [[San Juan y Martínez]] and [[Viñales]].

The municipality includes the villages of Cabezas, Pons Río del Medio, [[Santa Lucía (Minas de Matahambre)|Santa Lucía]] and Sumidero.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==

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Minas de Matahambre
A view of the island of Cayo Jutías, part of the municipality and of the Colorados Archipelago
A view of the island of Cayo Jutías, part of the municipality and of the Colorados Archipelago
Minas de Matahambre municipality (red) within Pinar del Río Province (yellow) and Cuba
Minas de Matahambre municipality (red) within
Pinar del Río Province (yellow) and Cuba
Minas de Matahambre is located in Cuba
Minas de Matahambre
Location of Minas de Matahambre in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°34′56″N 83°56′57″W / 22.58222°N 83.94917°W / 22.58222; -83.94917
Country Cuba
ProvincePinar del Río
Area
 • Total
858 km2 (331 sq mi)
Elevation
115 m (377 ft)
Population
 (2004)[2]
 • Total
34,419
 • Density40.1/km2 (104/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-82

Minas de Matahambre (Spanish pronunciation: [minas ðe mataˈambɾe]) is a municipality and town in the Pinar del Río Province of Cuba. It was declared a National Monument of Cuba.[3]

Geography

The municipality faces the Gulf of Mexico to the north, where the cays of the Colorados Archipelago are developed off-shore. It is bordered by the municipalities of Mantua, Guane, San Juan y Martínez and Viñales.

The municipality includes the villages of Cabezas, Pons Río del Medio, Santa Lucía and Sumidero.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Minas de Matahambre had a population of 34,419.[2] With a total area of 858 km2 (331 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 40.1/km2 (104/sq mi).

Culture

The Minas de Matahambre Municipal Museum holds objects and photography collections of local history.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  2. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ National Council for Cultural Heritage. "National Monuments in Cuba" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-12-11. Retrieved 2007-10-09. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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