# Niceto Pérez > municipality in Cuba **Wikidata**: [Q1026991](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1026991) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niceto_Pérez) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/niceto-perez ## Summary Niceto Pérez is a municipality located in the Guantánamo Province of Cuba. It holds the distinction of being part of the Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The municipality covers an area of 640 square kilometers and has a recorded population of 2,873. ## Key Facts - **Location**: Situated in Guantánamo Province, Cuba, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. - **Classification**: Identified as both a city and a municipality of Cuba. - **Area**: Covers a total area of 640 square kilometers. - **Population**: Has a population of 2,873. - **Coordinates**: Located at latitude 20.1275 and longitude -75.342222222222. - **Elevation**: Stands at an elevation of 60 meters above sea level. - **Time Zone**: Observes the Eastern Time Zone. - **Postal Code**: Assigned the postal code 97900. - **Local Dialing Code**: Uses the local dialing code 21. - **Heritage Status**: Part of the "Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba," designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 (Site ID: 1008-006). - **Water Body**: Located in or next to the Atlantic Ocean. ## FAQs **What is the geographical location of Niceto Pérez?** Niceto Pérez is a municipality situated within the Guantánamo Province in Cuba. It is positioned at coordinates 20.1275° N, -75.342222222222° W and lies adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean. **What is the population and area of Niceto Pérez?** The municipality encompasses an area of 640 square kilometers and has a recorded population of 2,873 people. **Is Niceto Pérez a UNESCO World Heritage Site?** Yes, Niceto Pérez is part of the "Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba," which was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2000. **What administrative codes are associated with Niceto Pérez?** The municipality uses the postal code 97900 and the local dialing code 21. It also has an OpenStreetMap relation ID of 5927817. ## Why It Matters Niceto Pérez is significant due to its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba. This designation highlights the region's historical importance regarding the development of coffee plantations in the Caribbean during the 19th century. As a municipality in Guantánamo Province, it serves as a local administrative hub while preserving a landscape that illustrates unique agricultural adaptation techniques in a rugged terrain near the Atlantic Ocean. ## Notable For - Being a component of a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations). - Its specific location within the Guantánamo Province, Cuba. - Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. - Maintaining a distinct identity with a small population of 2,873 relative to its large area of 640 square kilometers. ## Body ### Geography and Administration Niceto Pérez is classified as a municipality and a city within the country of Cuba. It is administratively located in the Guantánamo Province. The entity spans a substantial area, measuring 640 square kilometers. Geographically, it is positioned at 20.1275 degrees latitude and -75.342222222222 degrees longitude. The elevation of the municipality is recorded at 60 meters above sea level. It is situated in or immediately next to the Atlantic Ocean. The region operates within the Eastern Time Zone. ### Demographics and Infrastructure The municipality has a recorded population of 2,873. For communication and logistics, Niceto Pérez utilizes the postal code 97900 and the local dialing code 21. The municipality is multilingual in its digital presence, with Wikipedia titles available in common, German, English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, Italian, Georgian, Dutch, Swedish, Vietnamese, and Chinese. ### Heritage Designation A defining characteristic of Niceto Pérez is its heritage status. It is a part of the "Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba." This site was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2000. The specific World Heritage Site ID for this designation is 1008-006. This status links the municipality to a broader network of archaeological sites significant to the history of coffee production in the Caribbean. ### Identifiers and External Links Niceto Pérez is tracked across various knowledge bases and mapping systems. Its Wikidata description is "municipality in Cuba." It holds a Freebase ID of /m/03cb81k and a Who's on First ID of 1210005681. The entity has two Geonames IDs: 11288227 and 3546021. Its iNaturalist place ID is 98179. In the OpenStreetMap database, it is represented by relation ID 5927817. An image of the municipality is available on Wikimedia Commons, titled "Niceto Perez CF9A2602 La Yaya," and a locator map image titled "Niceto Pérez (Cuban municipal map).png" is also accessible. The entity has a sitelink count of 13. ## References 1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 2. GeoNames 3. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)