Manzanillo

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Manzanillo is a city located in Cuba. Situated within the Granma Province, this urban center is positioned at coordinates 20.3424 latitude and -77.11928 longitude, supporting a population of 128,188 residents under the America/Havana timezone.

The municipal territory shares its name with various global designations, including a municipality in the Mexican state of Colima, a port located in the Monte Cristi province of the Dominican Republic, a municipality in the Spanish province of Valladolid, a fishing village situated on the Caribbean Sea coast of Costa Rica in Limón, and a bay on the Atlantic coast of Panama near the eastern entrance to the Panama Canal alongside Manzanillo Island and the Manzanillo International Terminal.

Additional global references sharing the designation include the Manzanillo olive variety originating from Seville in Andalusia, a 19th-century U.S. sternwheeler steamboat from Oregon, and the surrounding Manzanillo Municipality in Colima, as detailed in the Manzanillo source documentation.

Manzanillo is a city in the province of Granma, Cuba. It lies at latitude 20.3424° N and longitude 77.11928° W.

Located in eastern Cuba, Manzanillo occupies a coastal plain that descends toward the Caribbean Sea. The surrounding terrain is a mix of low‑lying agricultural fields and modest elevations that rise inland, creating a varied landscape within the municipality. The city’s position near the sea means that its shoreline is dotted with mangrove fringes and sandy beaches, which have historically supported fishing and modest tourism activities.

The latitude of roughly 20 degrees north situates Manzanillo in a tropical belt, where the climate is generally warm and humid throughout the year. Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean moderates temperature swings, while prevailing trade winds bring moisture from the sea, contributing to a pattern of frequent rainfall. Seasonal variations are modest, with a wetter period typically occurring in the summer months and a drier interval in the winter, reflecting the broader climatic rhythm of the Caribbean region.

Manzanillo’s population of 128,188 residents reflects its role as a regional hub within Granma Province. The city operates on the America/Havana time zone and uses the Cuban peso (CUP) as its currency. Spanish (es‑CU) is the dominant language, complemented by the presence of Papiamento (pap) among some community members.

Economic activity in the area is shaped by its landscape and climate. The fertile coastal soils support the cultivation of sugarcane, citrus, and other tropical crops, while the nearby port facilities enable the export of agricultural products. The maritime environment also sustains a modest fishing sector that benefits from the nutrient‑rich waters off the coast.

For further reference, see the Manzanillo entry on Wikipedia, which lists the city among other places sharing the same name and provides additional contextual information.