Camagüey () is the largest of the provinces of Cuba. Its capital is Camagüey. Other towns include Florida and Nuevitas.
Geography Camagüey is mostly low lying, with no major hills or mountain ranges passing through the province. Numerous large cays (including what used to be one of Fidel Castro's favourite fishing spots; the Archipiélago Jardines de la Reina) characterize the southern coasts, while the northern coast is lined by Jardines del Rey of the Sabana-Camagüey Archipelago.
Sandy beaches are found on both coasts also, and despite a large potential for tourism, the province has seen little development in that area with the exception of Santa Lucía beach, on the province's North coast.
Economy The economy of the Camagüey province is primarily cattle and sugar (in the north and south) farming, and the province is known for its cowboy culture, with rodeos frequently held. The capital city also has one of the few breweries on the island.
Municipalities MunicipalityPopulation(2022)Area(km2)LocationRemarksCamagüey333,251 Provincial capitalCarlos M. de Céspedes22,842 Esmeralda29,203 Florida69,174 Guáimaro36,114 Jimaguayú19,687 Minas35,966 Najasa14,732 Nuevitas59,483 Santa Cruz del Sur39,919 Sibanicú28,930 Sierra de Cubitas17,942 Vertientes48,821
Source: Population from 2022 estimates. Area from 1976 municipal re-distribution.
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Portal Camagüey