Established 1926 (Municipality) Area code(s) +53-41 Elevation 135 m | Founded 1894 Time zone EST (UTC-5) Area 597 km² Local time Sunday 4:09 PM | |
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Weather 24°C, Wind NE at 32 km/h, 66% Humidity | ||
Cabaiguán ([kaβaiˈɣwan]) is a municipality and town in the province of Sancti Spíritus, Cuba. With an urban population of 30,135 is the 3rd largest town of the province.
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Map of Cabaiguan, Cuba
Overview
It was founded in 1894, and established as a municipality in 1926. The municipality is divided into the consejos populares (i.e. "popular councils") of Cabaiguán and the villages of Neiva, Pedro Barba, Guayos and Santa Lucía.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Cabaiguán had a population of 67,224. With a total area of 597 km2 (231 sq mi), it has a population density of 112.6/km2 (292/sq mi).
Economy
Cabaiguán is best known for its cigars; and there is a small cigar factory where various brands of international renown are produced. It also has an oil refinery built in 1947 and the Nieves Morejon quarry, where the Provincial Prison is located.
Transport
The town straddles the Carretera Central highway and is served by the A1 motorway. It has a railway station on the central Havana-Santiago line.