Esmeralda, Cuba

Esmeralda is a municipality and town in the Camagüey Province of Cuba.

Esmeralda
Municipality
Coat of arms
Esmeralda municipality (red) within Camagüey Province (orange) and Cuba
Coordinates: 21°51′22″N 78°06′41″W
Country	Cuba
Province	Camagüey
Established	1928[1]
Area [2]
• Total	1,480 km2 (570 sq mi)
Elevation	35 m (115 ft)
Population  (2022)[3]
• Total	29,203
• Density	20/km2 (51/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
Area code	+53-322
Climate	Aw
Website	https://esmeralda.gob.cu/

Geography

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Brasil (also known as Jaronú), Caonao, Guanaja, Quemado and Tabor.^[1]

Cayo Romano, one of the cays of Jardines del Rey archipelago is located north of Esmeralda, across the Bay of la Jiguey (Bahia de Jiguey).

Demographics

In 2022, the municipality of Esmeralda had a population of 29,203.^[3] With a total area of 1,480 km² (570 sq mi),^[2] it has a population density of 20/km² (52/sq mi).

Economy

The economy is based on crops of sugarcane, coconuts, pineapple, oranges and tobacco.

See also

• Esmeralda Municipal Museum
• List of cities in Cuba
• Municipalities of Cuba