Bayamo, city in southeastern Cuba, capital of Granma Province, on the Bayamo River. It is a leading transportation, manufacturing, and commercial center. Copper and manganese are mined here; other industries are food processing, tanning, and tobacco processing. The 16th-century Church of San Salvador is a major landmark. Bayamo was founded in 1513 as San Salvador de Bayamo. Two major anti-Spanish revolts, the Ten Years' War (1868-1878) and the successful war for independence (1895-1898), began here. Population (1994 estimate) 137,663.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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