Madruga, Cuba

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Madruga
Madruga, Cuba (Cuba1)
Madruga, Cuba
Location of Madruga in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°54′59″N 81°51′26″W / 22.91639, -81.85722
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province La Habana
Founded 1803[1]
Established 1866 (Municipality)
Area [2]
 - Total 464 km² (179.2 sq mi)
Elevation 175 m (574 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 30,640
 - Density 66.0/km² (170.9/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-7

Madruga is a municipality and city in the La Habana Province of Cuba. It is located in the eastern part of the province, between Matanzas and Güines.

It was founded in 1803.[1]

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Madruga had a population of 30,640.[3] With a total area of 464 km² (179.2 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 66.0/km² (170.9/sq mi).

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Concordia y Cayajabos, Este, Itabo, Majagua, Oeste, Sabana de Robles and San Blas.[1]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. Madruga. 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)

Languages