Mella, Cuba

Coordinates: 20°22′10″N 75°54′40″W / 20.36944°N 75.91111°W / 20.36944; -75.91111
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Mella
Protesta de Baragua reservoir
Protesta de Baragua reservoir
Mella municipality (red) within Santiago Province (yellow) and Cuba
Mella municipality (red) within
Santiago Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 20°22′10″N 75°54′40″W / 20.36944°N 75.91111°W / 20.36944; -75.91111
CountryCuba
ProvinceSantiago de Cuba
Area
 • Total335.2 km2 (129.4 sq mi)
Elevation
120 m (390 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total34,031
 • Density100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-226
Websitehttps://www.amppmella.gob.cu/

Mella is a town and municipality in the Santiago de Cuba Province of Cuba. It is located 20 km (12 mi) north of Palma Soriano and was named after the Cuban revolutionary and communist Julio Antonio Mella.

In addition to Mella itself, the municipality includes the population centers of Mangos de Baraguá, Palmarito de Cauto, Regina, and other minor villages.

Demographics[edit]

In 2022, the municipality of Mella had a population of 34,031.[1] With a total area of 335 km2 (129 sq mi), it has a population density of 100.4/km2 (260/sq mi).

Twin towns[edit]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.

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