Consolación del Sur

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Consolación del Sur
Consolación del Sur (Cuba1)
Consolación del Sur
Location of Consolación del Sur in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°30′30″N 83°31′2″W / 22.50833, -83.51722
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Pinar del Río
Founded 1690[1]
Established 1866
Area [2]
 - Total 1,112 km² (429.3 sq mi)
Elevation 65 m (213 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 87,500
 - Density 1,866/km² (4,832.9/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-48

Consolación del Sur is a municipality and city in the Pinar del Río Province of Cuba. It is also called the Athens of Vueltabajo.

It is located in a major rice-growing area, tobacco is also cultivated as in much of the Pinar del Río Province.

There are 3 Churches in this city. One Roman Catholic Church (Dedicated to "La Candelaria") and two other Protestant churches. The city has two parks, the Catholic Church is near the Central Park.

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Alonso de Rojas, Arroyo Colorado, Ceja de Herradura, Colmenar, Herradura, Jagua, Lajas, Legua, Leña, Palenque, Pilotos, Río Hondo, Ruiz, San Diego de los Baños, San Pablo, Santa Clara, Soledad and Villa.[1]

It was founded in 1690.[1]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Consolación del Sur had a population of 87,500.[3] With a total area of 1,112 km² (429.3 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 78.7/km² (203.8/sq mi).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. Consolación del Sur. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
  3. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)

[edit] External links

Cuba Portal
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