Maisí is a municipality and town in the Guantánamo Province of Cuba. Its administrative seat is located in the town of La Máquina.

Maisí
Maisí municipality (red) within Guantánamo Province (yellow) and Cuba
Maisí municipality (red) within
Guantánamo Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 20°14′35″N 74°9′22″W / 20.24306°N 74.15611°W / 20.24306; -74.15611
CountryCuba
ProvinceGuantánamo
SeatLa Máquina
Area
 • Total525 km2 (203 sq mi)
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Population
 (2022)[2]
 • Total28,976
 • Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-21
Websitehttps://www.maisi.gob.cu/es/

Geography

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The easternmost point of Cuba, Punta Maisí (called "Baitiquiri"[3] by the Taino in pre-colonial times) is located in this municipality.

Demographics

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In 2022, the municipality of Maisí had a population of 28,276.[2] With a total area of 525 km2 (203 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 55/km2 (140/sq mi).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Statoids. "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  2. ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  3. ^ Taino-Tribe.org. "Taino Dictionary" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-18.
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