Matanzas

Matanzas, a fortified town and seaport on the north coast of Cuba, 55 miles by rail E. of Havana, to which city alone it is second in size and wealth. It is a well-built town, situated in an exceedingly rich and fertile district, has an excellent harbour, a large trade in sugar, molasses, rum, and cigars, and contains several distilleries and iron-foundries. Pop. 36,000.