Madruga
For the surname, see Madruga (surname).
| Madruga | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
.png) Madruga municipality (red) within Mayabeque Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
  Location of Madruga in Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 22°54′59″N 81°51′26″W / 22.91639°N 81.85722°WCoordinates: 22°54′59″N 81°51′26″W / 22.91639°N 81.85722°W | |
| Country |
 Cuba |
| Province | Mayabeque |
| Founded | 1803[1] |
| Established | 1866 (Municipality) |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 464 km2 (179 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 175 m (574 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| • Total | 30,640 |
| • Density | 66.0/km2 (171/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-47 |
Madruga (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈðɾuɣa]) is a municipality and town in the Mayabeque Province of Cuba. It is located in the eastern part of the province, between Matanzas and Güines. It was founded in 1803.[1]
Geography
In 1940, the municipality was divided into the barrios of Concordia and Cayajabos, Este, Itabo, Majagua, Oeste, Sabana de Robles and San Blas.[1]
After 1973, the municipality includes Madruga; Aguacate; Viviendas Campesinas; La Granja; Cayajabos Pipián and Flor de Itabo.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Madruga had a population of 30,640.[3] With a total area of 464 km2 (179 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 66.0/km2 (171/sq mi).
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Guije.com. "Madruga" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- 1 2 Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- 1 2 Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
External links
Media related to Madruga at Wikimedia Commons
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