Bejucal

For the Maya archaeological site in Guatemala see Bejucal (Mesoamerican site)

Bejucal
—  Municipality  —
Location of Bejucal in Cuba
Coordinates:
Country  Cuba
Province Mayabeque
Founded 1874[1]
Area[2]
 • Total 120 km2 (46.3 sq mi)
Elevation 105 m (344 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 • Total 25,425
 • Density 211.9/km2 (548.8/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-7

Bejucal is a municipality and city in the Mayabeque Province of Cuba. It borders to the north Boyeros; to the east with San José de las Lajas; to the south with Quivicán; and on the west with San Antonio de los Baños. It was founded in 1874.[1] It is well known as the terminal station of the first railroad built in Cuba and Latin America in 1831. It also hosts one of the most popular and traditional carnival fest in Cuba: "Charangas de Bejucal".

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Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Bejucal had a population of 25,425.[3] With a total area of 120 km2 (46 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 211.9 /km2 (549 /sq mi).

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Bejucal, Beltrán, Cuatro Caminos, Rancho Recreo, Buenaventura, Caguazo and Río Hondo.[1]

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Bejucal include:

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. "Bejucal". http://www.guije.com/pueblo/municipios/hbejucal/index.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-07.  (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". http://www.statoids.com/ycu.html. Retrieved 2007-10-07. 
  3. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. http://web.archive.org/web/20070927111826/http://www.atenas.inf.cu/todo/Estadisticas/TABLA+No_3balance.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-07.  (Spanish)
  4. ^ Albio Sires, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed September 25, 2007.
    • Jordan Valdes, Tampa, Florida