Cabaiguán

Cabaiguán, city, central Cuba. It is situated about 10 miles (16 km) north-northeast of Sancti Spíritus.

It is an important manufacturing and commercial centre for surrounding agricultural and pastoral lands known primarily for their sugarcane, although tobacco and fruits also are grown and cattle are raised. Sugar refining is the principal industrial activity in the city. Cabaiguán lies on the country’s Central Highway and a major railroad. Pop. (2002) 30,135; (2011 est.) 30,300.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Maren Goldberg.