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'''Guaitiao''' is the capital and largest city of [[Montilla]]. The administrative centre of [[Guaitiao (province)|Guaitiao Province]], Guaitiao is the country's main port and commercial center. It is one of the most populous and largest cities of [[Caliandia]] and the [[Sunadic Ocean]].
'''Guaitiao''' is the capital and largest city of [[Montilla]]. The administrative centre of [[Guaitiao (province)|Guaitiao Province]], Guaitiao is the country's main port and commercial center. It is one of the most populous and largest cities of [[Caliandia]] and the [[Sunadic Ocean]].


Named after the native Guaitiao tribe which lived in the region, the city was founded by Canterian explorer [[Tomas de Santillana]] and catholic monks in the early 16th century as San Francisco del Guaitiao, serving as an outpost until it was granted the status of capital of the [[Viceroyalty of Caliandia]] in 1592 by the Canterian monarchy.
Named after the native Guaitiao tribe which lived in the region, the city was founded by Canterian explorer [[Tomas de Santillana]] and catholic monks in the early 16th century as Santa Cristina del Guaitiao, serving as an outpost until it was granted the status of capital of the [[Viceroyalty of Caliandia]] in 1592 by the Canterian monarchy.


The city is the seat of the [[Politics of Montilla|Montillan government]] since 1812, housing the [[People's National Assembly]], various ministries and foreign diplomatic offices. The mayor of Guaitiao is [[Juan Esteban Illescas]] (PCM) since 2016.
The city is the seat of the [[Politics of Montilla|Montillan government]] since 1812, housing the [[People's National Assembly]], various ministries and foreign diplomatic offices. The mayor of Guaitiao is [[Juan Esteban Illescas]] (PCM) since 2016.

Revision as of 20:26, 20 March 2024

Guaitiao
El Guaitiao
Capital city
Castillo de la Real Fuerza and La Giraldilla (Jan 2014).jpg
Paseo del Prado, La Habana.jpg
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From the top to the left: Castillo del Arsenal; El Primordial; Tablero; Palacio de la Revolución; and Tabernas Road
Flag of Guaitiao
Flag
Nickname: 
Faro del Sunádico (Lighthouse of the Sunadic)
Motto(s): 
"Veni, vidi, vici" (Latin)
"I came, I saw, I conquered"
CountryMontilla
ProvinceGuaitiao
Established12 April 1506
Founded byTomas de Santillana
Government
 • BodyGobierno Municipal del Guaitiao
 • MayorJuan Esteban Illescas (PCM)
Area
 • Total755.53 km2 (291.71 sq mi)
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,150,567
 • Density4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
DemonymGuaitian
Time zoneUTC+3 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4 (MSST)

Guaitiao is the capital and largest city of Montilla. The administrative centre of Guaitiao Province, Guaitiao is the country's main port and commercial center. It is one of the most populous and largest cities of Caliandia and the Sunadic Ocean.

Named after the native Guaitiao tribe which lived in the region, the city was founded by Canterian explorer Tomas de Santillana and catholic monks in the early 16th century as Santa Cristina del Guaitiao, serving as an outpost until it was granted the status of capital of the Viceroyalty of Caliandia in 1592 by the Canterian monarchy.

The city is the seat of the Montillan government since 1812, housing the People's National Assembly, various ministries and foreign diplomatic offices. The mayor of Guaitiao is Juan Esteban Illescas (PCM) since 2016.

The city receives millions of tourists each year, being noted as a place of cultural and historical significance. Guaitiao has a tropical climate.

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