Abreus, Cuba

Abreus (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈβɾews]) is a municipality and town in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1840.[1]

Abreus
Abreus municipality (red) within
Cienfuegos Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 22°16′50″N 80°34′4″W
CountryCuba
ProvinceCienfuegos
Founded1840[1]
Area
  Total564 km2 (218 sq mi)
Elevation
60 m (200 ft)
Population
 (2004)[3]
  Total30,330
  Density53.8/km2 (139/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s)+53-432

Geography

The municipality includes the town of Abreus[1] and the villages of Babiney, Carmelina, Cayo Grande, Charcas, Cienguita, Constancia, Horquitas, Juraguá, Matun, Mijailito, Navarra, Nueva Juraguá, San Ignacio, Simpatía and Yaguaramas.[4] It is bordered by Ciénaga de Zapata and Calimete, both in Matanzas Province, and by Aguada de Pasajeros, Rodas and Cienfuegos.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Abreus had a population of 30,330.[3] With a total area of 564 km2 (218 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 53.8/km2 (139/sq mi).

Notable natives

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See also

References

  1. Guije.com. "Abreus" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 7 October 2007.
  2. Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 7 October 2007.
  3. Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 14 July 2006. Retrieved 7 October 2007.
  4. (in Spanish) Yaguaramas on EcuRed


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