Florida

Florida, city, east-central Cuba. It lies just north of the Muñoz River.

Florida is a rail junction and a manufacturing centre for the surrounding agricultural and pastoral lands. The principal agricultural products of the area are sugarcane and oranges. Cattle also are raised. Large sugar refineries are located on the outskirts of Florida, which is on the country’s Central Highway and a major railroad. Pop. (2002) 53,847; (2011 est.) 52,200.