Abreus, Cuba

Abreus
Municipality

Abreus municipality (red) within
Cienfuegos Province (yellow) and Cuba

Location of Abreus in Cuba

Coordinates: 22°16′50″N 80°34′4″W / 22.28056°N 80.56778°W / 22.28056; -80.56778Coordinates: 22°16′50″N 80°34′4″W / 22.28056°N 80.56778°W / 22.28056; -80.56778
Country  Cuba
Province Cienfuegos
Founded 1840[1]
Area[2]
 • Total 564 km2 (218 sq mi)
Elevation 60 m (200 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 • Total 30,330
 • Density 53.8/km2 (139/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-432

Abreus (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈβɾeus]) is a municipality and town in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1840.[1]

Geography

The municipality is counts the town of Abreus[1] and the villages of Babiney, Carmelina, Cayo Grande, Charcas, Cienguita, Constancia, Horquitas, Juraguá, Matun, Mijailito, Navarra, Nueva Juraguá, San Ignacio, Simpatía and Yaguaramas.[4] It is bordered by Ciénaga de Zapata and Calimete, both in Matanzas Province, and by Aguada de Pasajeros, Rodas and Cienfuegos.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Abreus had a population of 30,330.[3] With a total area of 564 km2 (218 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 53.8/km2 (139/sq mi).

Notable Natives

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Guije.com. "Abreus" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  2. 1 2 Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  3. 1 2 Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  4. ↑ (in Spanish) Yaguaramas on EcuRed
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