Madruga

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 / 22.91639°N 81.85722°W / 22.91639; -81.85722
CountryCuba
ProvinceMayabeque
Founded1803[1]
Established1866 (Municipality)
Area
 • Total
464 km2 (179 sq mi)
Elevation
175 m (574 ft)
Population
 (2022)[3]
 • Total
26,412
 • Density57/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-47
Websitehttps://tumadruga.gob.cu/es/

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]

Geography

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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

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In 2022, the municipality of Madruga had a population of 26,412.[3] With a total area of 464 km2 (179 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 57/km2 (150/sq mi).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. "Madruga" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  3. ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
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