Campechuela is a municipality and town in Granma Province of Cuba. It is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Guacanayabo.

History

The town of Campechuela was founded in 1869. It became the seat of the municipality in 1912.

Geography

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Cabecera (Campechuela town), Ceiba Hueca, Cienaguilla, La Gloria, San Ramón and Tana.

Demographics

In 2022, the municipality of Campechuela had a population of 41,719. With a total area of 577 km2, it has a population density of 72 /km2.

Economy

The economy is based on agriculture (with sugarcane and fruit farms) and stock raising.