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Gaspar

Total population

8,034

Elevation5 m
Coordinates21.74°, -78.55°

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City facts

Elevation
5 m
Time zone
Q5390

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Overview

Gaspar is a small town located in the central region of Cuba, in the province of Ciego de Ávila. It is the administrative seat of the municipality of Baraguá and has a population (2011) of 7,445.

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History & geography

History

The town was officially found on 8 March 1916. It is mainly known as "el pueblo de los chivos" meaning the town of goats due to its great goat production the inhabitants tend to breed and own.

Geography

Gaspar is located west of the city of Ciego de Ávila (the provincial capital) and east of the Province of Camagüey border, at an elevation of . To get to Gaspar one must pass by "El Centro" which is the most exact middle point of Cuba (located on Carretera Central). This road runs from the far east point of Cuba all the way to the West of Cuba; passing by every province. Gaspar is located 1 kilometer south of the Highway and "El Centro", and along the Cuban Railway track between Ciego de Ávila and Céspedes.

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Geography

Latitude
21.7369
Longitude
-78.5460
Water area
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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
5.48
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
2,000

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Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
123
Avg daily Wikipedia views
4
Attention level
Obscure

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