Encrucijada
For the telenovela, see Encrucijada (telenovela).
| Encrucijada | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
|
House of Marta Abreu | |
.png) Encrucijada municipality (red) within Villa Clara Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
  Location of Encrucijada in Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 22°37′1″N 79°51′58″W / 22.61694°N 79.86611°WCoordinates: 22°37′1″N 79°51′58″W / 22.61694°N 79.86611°W | |
| Country |
 Cuba |
| Province | Villa Clara |
| Founded | 1850[1] |
| Established | 1910 (Municipality) |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 345 km2 (133 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| • Total | 33,641 |
| • Density | 97.5/km2 (253/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-422 |
Encrucijada (Spanish pronunciation: [eŋkɾusiˈxaða]) is a municipality and town in the Villa Clara Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1850[1] and established as a municipality in 1910.
Geography
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Centro, Paso Real, El Santo, Calabzar de Sagua and Vega Redonda.[1]
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Encrucijada had a population of 33,641.[3] With a total area of 345 km2 (133 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 97.5/km2 (253/sq mi).
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Guije.com. "Encrucijada" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-09.
- 1 2 Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-09.
- 1 2 Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-09.
External links
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