Banes, Cuba
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| Banes municipality (red) within Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba Banes municipality (red) within Holguín Province (yellow) and Cuba |
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| Country |  Cuba |
| Province | Holguín |
| Established | 1887[1] |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 781 km2 (302 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 100 m (300 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| • Total | 81,274 |
| • Density | 104.1/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-24 |
Banes is a municipality and city in the Holguín Province of Cuba.
The name comes from the inhabitants Taino language word Bani, meaning "valley".[4]
Geography
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Angeles, Berros, Cañadón, Durruthy, Este, Flores, Macabi, Mulas, nuevo Banes, Oeste, Retrete, Río Seco, Samá (includes Guardalavaca), Marcané, Veguitas and Yaguajay.[1]
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Banes had a population of 81,274.[3] With a total area of 781 km2 (302 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 104.1/km2 (270/sq mi).
Fulgencio Batista was born in the city of Banes.
Hurricane Ike made landfall here as a Category 4 hurricane on the evening of September 7, 2008, causing great losses of property.
See also
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External links
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