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Camagüey was founded as Santa María del Puerto del Príncipe on February 2, 1514.

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Camagüey

Cuba

Country
Cuba
Population
321.4K
Coordinates
21.38, -77.92
627th most populous city in the world

Camagüey is a city and municipality in central Cuba and is the nation's third-largest city with more than 333,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the Camagüey Province.

From the “History” section

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The symbol of Camagüey is the clay pot or tinajón, used to capture rainwater.

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Camagüey

Cuba

Country
Cuba
Population
321.4K
Coordinates
21.38, -77.92
627th most populous city in the world

Camagüey is a city and municipality in central Cuba and is the nation's third-largest city with more than 333,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the Camagüey Province.

From the “Culture” section

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Camagüey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its colonial city layout resembling a maze.

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Cuba
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Camagüey

Cuba

Country
Cuba
Population
321.4K
Coordinates
21.38, -77.92
627th most populous city in the world

Camagüey is a city and municipality in central Cuba and is the nation's third-largest city with more than 333,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the Camagüey Province.

From the “Infrastructure” section

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Camagüey is the birthplace of Major League Baseball Hall of Fame member Tony Pérez.

Camagüey
Cuba
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Camagüey

Cuba

Country
Cuba
Population
321.4K
Coordinates
21.38, -77.92
627th most populous city in the world

Camagüey is a city and municipality in central Cuba and is the nation's third-largest city with more than 333,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the Camagüey Province.

From the “Notable residents” section

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