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Quivicán
The "Glorieta" bandstand
The "Glorieta" bandstand
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Quivicán municipality (red) within Cuba
Quivicán municipality (red) within Cuba
Country Cuba
Province Mayabeque
Founded 1700
Established 1919 (Municipality)
Area
 • Total 283 km2 (109 sq mi)
Elevation
50 m (160 ft)
Population
 (2004)
 • Total 29,253
 • Density 103.4/km2 (268/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s) +53-7
Website https://www.quivican.gob.cu/es/

Quivicán is a town and municipality in Mayabeque Province of Cuba. It is located in the south west of the province, bordering the Gulf of Batabanó. The name is of Taino origin (spelled Quibicán). It was founded in 1700.

Geography

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Quivican Pueblo, La Salud, San Felipe, Pablo Noriega, San Agustín, Guiro Boñingal, Güiro Marrero, Santa Mónica, Aguacate and Fajardo.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Quivicán had a population of 29,253. With a total area of 283 km2 (109 sq mi), it has a population density of 103.4/km2 (268/sq mi).

Notable people

  • Chucho Valdés (b. 1941), pianist
  • Alejandro Miguel Portal Oliva (b. 1995), soccer player

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Quivicán para niños

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