Nueva Paz
| Nueva Paz | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
.png) Nueva Paz municipality (red) within Mayabeque Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
  Location of Nueva Paz in Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 22°45′48″N 81°45′29″W / 22.76333°N 81.75806°WCoordinates: 22°45′48″N 81°45′29″W / 22.76333°N 81.75806°W | |
| Country |
 Cuba |
| Province | Mayabeque |
| Founded | 1802[1] |
| Established | 1812 (Municipality) |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 515 km2 (199 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| • Total | 24,277 |
| • Density | 47.1/km2 (122/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-7 |
Nueva Paz (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnweβa pas]) is a municipality and town in the Mayabeque Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1802.[1]
Geography
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Bagáez, Ciudad, Jagua, Navarra, Palos, San Luis, Vegas and Yaya.[1]
Demographics
In 2002, the municipality of Nueva Paz had a population of 24,281.[3] With a total area of 515 km2 (199 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 47.1/km2 (122/sq mi).
Transport
Nueva Paz is served by the A1 motorway, the Autopista Nacional, linking Havana to Santa Clara and Sancti Spíritus. The villages of Vegas and Palos are served by a line of the Havana Suburban Railway.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Guije.com. "Nueva Paz" (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 Nueva Paz at Wikimedia Commons
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