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Matanzas

American

[muh-tan-zuhs, mah-tahn-sahs] / məˈtæn zəs, mɑˈtɑn sɑs /

noun

a seaport on the NW coast of Cuba.

Matanzas British

/ maˈtanθas, məˈtænzəs /

noun

a port in W central Cuba: founded in 1693 and developed into the second city of Cuba in the mid-19th century; exports chiefly sugar. Pop: 130 000 (2005 est)

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Homes that her grandfather constructed in the city of Matanzas still stand.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The Anatoly Kolodkin oil tanker arrived in the port of Matanzas, east of Havana, on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026

The chikungunya virus emerged in Cuba's western Matanzas province in July, but soon spread to all 15 provinces of the country of 9.7 million people.

From Barron's ● Dec. 1, 2025

The first members of Saralegui’s congregation began gathering on a house terrace in Matanzas over a decade ago to sing and pray.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 30, 2024

Lourdes drives through the city of Matanzas along its famous bay.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

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