Antilla

Antilla
Location of Antilla in Cuba
Coordinates: 20°50′28″N 75°43′14″W / 20.84111, -75.72056
Country	Cuba
Province	Holguín
Established	1907
Area
- Municipality	km²  ( sq mi)
Elevation	m ( ft)
Population (2004)[1]
- Municipality
Time zone	EST (UTC-5)
Website: Municipality website

For the mythical island, also known as Isle of Seven Cities, see Antillia

Antilla is a municipality and town in Holguín Province of Cuba. It is located on the north-eastern shore of Cuba, on a peninsula between the Gulf of Nipe and Banes Bay.

The municipality covers 1,048 km² and contains the communities of Bijarú, Canalito, Cortaderas, Deleite, Este Cabecera, Los Novillos, Oeste Cabecera, San Jerónimo, Sao de los Hidalgos and Tacajó.

The town of Antilla was founded in 1907 as a railroad terminal and port town.

References

External links

• Municipality webpage (Spanish language)

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