Güines

Güines, city, west-central Cuba. It lies about 35 miles (55 km) southeast of Havana.

The city is situated in a fertile agricultural region where irrigation facilitates the growing of sugarcane, tobacco, and various fruits and vegetables for which the region is known; cattle also are raised. Cigar factories, textile mills, and canneries are located in the city; sugar refineries are on the outskirts. Güines is accessible by railroad and highway from Havana. Pop. (2002) 42,801; (2011 est.) 41,900.