Country Cuba University University of Holguin Area 655.9 km2 | Founded 1523 | |
Points of interest Parque de las Flores | ||
Holguin is a municipality and city, the capital of the Cuban Province of Holguin. It also includes a tourist area, offering beach resorts in the outskirts of the region.
Contents
- Map of Holguin
- Infrastructure
- Education
- Demographics
- Transportation
- Notable residents
- Sister cities
- History
- Geography
- Economy
- References
Map of Holguin
Infrastructure
There are several small city parks such as Parque Infantil, Parque San Jose, Parque San Isidoro, Parque Marti among others, most central the Calixto Garcia in the downtown area. Close by one finds the galleries Centro Provincial de Arte and Bayado, a library, the club Casa de la Trova, the Marti cinema, the Theatre Eddy Sunol, the Province Museum La Periquera, a science museum, and a history museum. From the hill Loma de la Cruz, where a large crucifix is installed, which can be ascended by its 450 stairs, one can oversee the whole city.
Holguin has a baseball stadium. The Frank Pais International Airport (city code HOG) is connected to Havana and several other world destinations.
Education
The main secondary education institution is the University of Holguin.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Holguin had a population of 326,740. With a total area of 666 km2 (257 sq mi), it has a population density of 490.6/km2 (1,271/sq mi).
Transportation
Holguin is served by Frank Pais Airport (HOG/MUHG), located at 20°47´08"N, 076°18´54"W.
Notable residents
Sister cities
History
It was founded as San Isidoro de Holguin in 1545, and it is named after its founder Captain Garcia Holguin, a Spanish military officer. Prior to 1976, Holguin was located in the province of Oriente.
Geography
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Aguaras, Aguas Claras, Alcala, Arroyo Blanco del Sur, Baguanos, Cabezuelas, Cacocun, Calderon, Camazan, Cauto del Cristo, Corralillo, Cruces de Purnio, Damian, Floro Perez,Gibara, Guabasiabo, Guayabal, Guirabo, Haticos del Purial, La Aguada, La Cuaba, La Palma, La Rioja, Las Calabazas, Managuaco, Melones, Norte, Omaja, Purnio, San Agustin, San Andres, San Francisco, San Juan, San Lorenzo, Santa Rita, Sur, Tacamara, Tasajeras, Unas, Unitas, Velasco, Yareyal and Yayal.
Economy
The brewery Cerveceria Bucanero - a joint venture with Labatt of Canada - is based in the city. It makes three brands of beer (Bucanero, Cristal and Mayabe) sold in convertible pesos.