city, eastern Cuba. It is principally a commercial and manufacturing centre for a rich agricultural and pastoral hinterland, whose major yields are sugarcane, bananas, oranges, and cattle; beeswax and honey are also produced. Deposits of both iron ore and marble are located in the vicinity. Victoria de las Tunas is on the central highway and a major railroad, 140 miles (225 km) northwest of Santiago de Cuba. The city has an airport. Pop. (2002) 143,582.