Moa, Cuba

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Moa
—  Municipality  —
Moa, Cuba is located in Cuba
Location of Moa in Cuba
Coordinates: 20°38′23″N 74°55′3″W / 20.63972°N 74.9175°W / 20.63972; -74.9175Coordinates: 20°38′23″N 74°55′3″W / 20.63972°N 74.9175°W / 20.63972; -74.9175
Country  Cuba
Province Holguín
Area[1]
 • Total 730 km2 (281.9 sq mi)
Elevation 5 m (16 ft)
Population (2004)[2]
 • Total 71,079
 • Density 97.4/km2 (252.3/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-24

Moa is a municipality and city in the Holguín Province of Cuba.

Large nickel deposits located in the Moa area are exploited in part by joint ventures with the Canadian company Sherritt International.

Demographics

In 2010, the municipality of Moa had a population of 75,015.[2] With a total area of 730 km2 (280 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 97.4 /km2 (252 /sq mi).

A photo of Moa with the many nickel factories in the background

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