Holguín

city and capital of Holguín province, Cuba

Holguín is a city in Cuba. It is the country's fourth-largest city, after Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Camagüey. It is the capital of Holguín Province.

Holguín
Holguín municipality (red) within Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba
Holguín municipality (red) within
Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 20°53′13″N 76°15′33″W / 20.88694°N 76.25917°W / 20.88694; -76.25917
CountryCuba
ProvinceHolguín
Established1523
Area
 • Total655.9 km2 (253.2 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total346,191
 • Density528/km2 (1,370/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Holguinero,-a
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4
Area code+53 24
Vehicle registrationO

References change

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