Habanero
/həˈbɑːnə/
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The name is thought to derive from 'Habaguanex', the name of a local Taíno chief. The city was founded by the Spanish in 1519 on the north coast of the island.
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Matanzas
About 100 km east
People are called:
Matancero
Pinar del Río
About 170 km west
People are called:
Pinareño
Santiago de Cuba
About 860 km east
People are called:
Santiaguero
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