Jiguaní () is a town and municipality in the Granma Province of Cuba. It is located  east of Bayamo, the provincial capital.

Overview
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Babiney, Baire, Bijagual, La Villa, Los Negros, Maffo, Rihito and Santa Rita.

The name "Jiguaní" is of Taíno origin, and means "height of the river". The town of Jiguaní was a stronghold and a starting point in the independence war of 1895.

Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Jiguaní had a population of 60,320. With a total area of , it has a population density of .

See also

Municipalities of Cuba
List of cities in Cuba

References

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Populated places in Granma Province