Güira de Melena
Güira de Melena | |
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Güira de Melena municipality (red) within Artemisa Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 22°48′7″N 82°30′17″W / 22.80194°N 82.50472°W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Artemisa |
| Founded | 1779 |
| Area | |
• Total | 178 km2 (69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 40,219 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (590/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code | +53-7 |
| Climate | Aw |
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Güira de Melena is a municipality and town in the Artemisa Province since January 1, 2011; before it was part of the Havana province of Cuba. It is located on the southern shore of the island, bordering the Bay of Batabanó and on the west part of Cuba. It was founded in 1779.