Rodas, Cuba

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Rodas
Rodas, Cuba (Cuba1)
Rodas, Cuba
Location of Rodas in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°20′34″N 80°33′19″W / 22.34278, -80.55528
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Cienfuegos
Founded 1859[1]
Area [2]
 - Total 552 km² (213.1 sq mi)
Elevation 25 m (82 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 33,477
 - Density 60.6/km² (157/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-432

Rodas is a municipality and city in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba.

It was founded in 1859[1] under the name of Lechuzo. In 1879 it was renamed Rodas in honour of capitán general Caballero de Rodas. The municipality is divided into the barrios of Ariza, Cabecera, Cartagena, Ciego Montero, Congojas, Jabacoa, Limones, Medidas, Santiago, Soledad and Turquino.[1]

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Rodas had a population of 33,477.[3] With a total area of 552 km² (213.1 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 60.6/km² (157/sq mi).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. Rodas. 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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