Alquízar
Alquízar (alˈkisaɾ) is a town and municipality in the Artemisa Province of Cuba.
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Alquízar (alˈkisaɾ) is a town and municipality in the Artemisa Province of Cuba.
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• Official Name — Alquízar • Type — Municipality • Shield Size — 120x90px Artemisa Province (yellow) and Cuba • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Name — Cuba • Subdivision Type1 — Province • Subdivision Name1 — Artemisa • Established Title — Founded • Established Date — 1879 • Established Title2 — Established • Established Date2 — January 1, 1879 • Area Total Km2 — 193 • Population As Of — 2022 • Population Total — 33,510 • Population Density Km2 — auto • Time Zone — EST • Utc Offset — -5 • Elevation M — 25 • Area Code — +53-7 • Custom Label Sec1 — Climate • Custom Data Sec1 — Aw
History
History
The settlement was first mentioned in 1616, as a coffee plantation owned by Don Sancho de Alquízar, who gives the name of the community. In 1826, a garrison was established here, and it was incorporated in 1879.
Geography
Geography
The town is located in the south-east corner of the province, south-west of San Antonio de los Baños and west of Güira de Melena. The municipality was formerly divided into the barrios of Guanímar, La Paz, Pueblo (capital), San Andrés and Tumbadero. The municipality is divided into consejos populares (i.e. "popular councils"): Mayorquín Sur (main town is El Mayorquín), Norte, Dagame, and Pulido - Guanímar.
Demographics
Demographics
In 2022, the municipality of Alquízar had a population of 33,510. With a total area of 193 km2, it has a population density of 170 /km2.
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