Encrucijada, Cuba

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Encrucijada
Encrucijada, Cuba (Cuba1)
Encrucijada, Cuba
Location of Encrucijada in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°37′1″N 79°51′58″W / 22.61694, -79.86611
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Villa Clara
Founded 1850[1]
Established 1910 (Municipality)
Area [2]
 - Total 345 km² (133.2 sq mi)
Elevation 55 m (180 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 33,641
 - Density 97.5/km² (252.5/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-422

Encrucijada is a municipality and city in the Villa Clara Province of Cuba.

It was founded in 1850[1] and established as a municipality in 1910.

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Encrucijada had a population of 33,641.[3] With a total area of 345 km² (133.2 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 97.5/km² (252.5/sq mi).

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Centro, Paso Real, Santos and Vega Redonda.[1]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. Encrucijada. Retrieved on 2007-10-09. (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-09.
  3. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-09. (Spanish)
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