Cabaiguán
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Cabaiguán is a municipality
Municipio
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 in the province
Province
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 of Sancti Spíritus
Sancti Spíritus Province
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, Cuba
Cuba
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. The capital city
City
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, also named Cabaiguán, is located within the district
District
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 of Cabaiguán.

It was founded in 1894, and established as a municipality in 1926. The municipality is divided into the barrio
Barrio
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s of Cabaiguán, Neiva, Pedro Barba, Guayos
Guayos
Guayos is a small town located in the municipality of Cabaiguán, province of Sancti Spíritus, Cuba.-History:The name of Guayos was given to the town by travelers that were inspired by trees of the same name which surrounded the town...

  and Santa Lucía
Santa Lucia
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Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Cabaiguán had a population of 67,224. With a total area of 597 km² (230.5 sq mi), it has a population density of 112.6 /km2.

Cabaiguán is better known for its cigars a well known brand is Bausá.
Also, the tabbaco produced here is very good.

External links

  • Cabaiguán at Encyclopedia Britannica
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