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Yateras
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Yateras municipality (red) within
Guantánamo Province (yellow) and Cuba |
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| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Guantánamo |
| Seat | Palenque |
| Area | |
| • Total | 664 km2 (256 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 370 m (1,210 ft) |
| Population
(2004)
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| • Total | 20,358 |
| • Density | 30.7/km2 (80/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | +53-21 |
| Website | https://www.yateras.gob.cu/es/ |
Yateras is a municipality in the Guantánamo Province of Cuba. The municipal seat is located in the town of Palenque, in the northern part of the province. Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is partly located in this municipality. It is considered the highest settlement in Cuba.
Geography
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Casimbas, Casisey Abajo, Casisey Arriba, Guayabal, Palmar, Río Seco, San Andrés, Sigual and Yateras. Jamaica, now seat of Manuel Tames municipality, was part of Yateras until the reform of 1976.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Yateras had a population of 20,358. With a total area of 664 km2 (256 sq mi), it has a population density of 30.7/km2 (80/sq mi).
International relations
Twin towns – Sister cities
Yateras is twinned with:
Boulder, Colorado, United States, since 1987
See also
In Spanish: Yateras para niños
- List of cities in Cuba
- Municipalities of Cuba
- List of highest towns by country
