Pedro Betancourt, Cuba

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Pedro Betancourt
Pedro Betancourt, Cuba (Cuba1)
Pedro Betancourt, Cuba
Location of Pedro Betancourt in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°43′49″N 81°17′27″W / 22.73028, -81.29083
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Matanzas
Founded 1833[1]
Established 1879
Area [2]
 - Total 388 km² (149.8 sq mi)
Elevation 25 m (82 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 32,218
 - Density 83.0/km² (215/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-52

Pedro Betancourt is a municipality and city in the Matanzas Province of Cuba. It is located in the center of the province, west of Jagüey Grande and east of Unión de Reyes.

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Cabecera Norte, Cabecera Sur, Ciego, Linche, Navajas, Platanal, Punta Brava, Torriente and Tramojos.[1]

It was founded in 1833.[1]

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Pedro Betancourt had a population of 32,218.[3] With a total area of 388 km² (149.8 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 83.0/km² (215/sq mi).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. Pedro Betancourt. 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)
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