Madruga

Madruga (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈðɾuɣa]) is a municipality and town in the Mayabeque Province of Cuba. It is located in the eastern part of the province, between Matanzas and Güines. It was founded in 1803.[1]

Madruga
Madruga municipality (red) within  Mayabeque Province (yellow) and Cuba
Madruga municipality (red) within
Mayabeque Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 22°54′59″N 81°51′26″W
CountryCuba
ProvinceMayabeque
Founded1803[1]
Established1866 (Municipality)
Area
  Total464 km2 (179 sq mi)
Elevation
175 m (574 ft)
Population
 (2004)[3]
  Total30,640
  Density66.0/km2 (171/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-47
Websitehttps://tumadruga.gob.cu/es/

Geography

In 1940, the municipality was divided into the barrios of Concordia and Cayajabos, Este, Itabo, Majagua, Oeste, Sabana de Robles and San Blas.[1]

After 1973, the municipality includes Madruga; Aguacate; Viviendas Campesinas; La Granja; Cayajabos Pipián and Flor de Itabo.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Madruga had a population of 30,640.[3] With a total area of 464 km2 (179 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 66.0/km2 (171/sq mi).

See also

References

  1. Guije.com. "Madruga" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  2. Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  3. Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-07.

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