Taguasco (Spanish pronunciation: [taˈɣwasko]) is a municipality and town in the Sancti Spíritus Province of Cuba.

Taguasco
Taguasco municipality (red) within Sancti Spíritus Province (yellow) and Cuba
Taguasco municipality (red) within
Sancti Spíritus Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 22°00′18″N 79°15′54″W / 22.00500°N 79.26500°W / 22.00500; -79.26500
CountryCuba
ProvinceSancti Spíritus
Area
 • Total
518 km2 (200 sq mi)
Elevation
100 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2022)[2]
 • Total
32,968
 • Density64/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-41
Websitehttps://taguasco.gob.cu/

Geography

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It is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) north-east of Sancti Spiritus, the provincial capital, and is bisected by Carretera Central highway between Cabaiguán and Jatibonico.

Demographics

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In 2022, the municipality of Taguasco had a population of 32,968.[2] With a total area of 518 km2 (200 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 64/km2 (170/sq mi).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  2. ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
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