Jiguaní

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Jiguaní is a town and municipality in the Granma Province of Cuba. It is located 25 km east of Bayamo, the provincial capital.

Overview

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Babiney, Baire, Bijagual, La Villa, Los Negros, Maffo, Rihito and Santa Rita. The name "Jiguaní" is of Taíno origin, and means "height of the river". The town of Jiguaní was a stronghold and a starting point in the independence war of 1895.

Demographics

In 2022, the municipality of Jiguaní had a population of 58,982. With a total area of 646 km2, it has a population density of 91 /km2.

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