Nueva Paz

Coordinates: 22°45′48″N 81°45′29″W / 22.76333°N 81.75806°W / 22.76333; -81.75806
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Nueva Paz
Nueva Paz municipality (red) within Mayabeque Province (yellow) and Cuba
Nueva Paz municipality (red) within
Mayabeque Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 22°45′48″N 81°45′29″W / 22.76333°N 81.75806°W / 22.76333; -81.75806
CountryCuba
ProvinceMayabeque
Founded1802[1]
Established1812 (Municipality)
Area
 • Total515 km2 (199 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (2022)[3]
 • Total23,002
 • Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+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[edit]

The municipality is divided into 8 consejos populares (i.e. "people's councils): the town of Nueva Paz and the villages of Bagáez, Jagua, Navarra, Palos, San Luis, Las Vegas and Yaya.[1]

Demographics[edit]

In 2022, the municipality of Nueva Paz had a population of 24,277.[3] With a total area of 515 km2 (199 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 45/km2 (120/sq mi).

Transport[edit]

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[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. "Nueva Paz" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  3. ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.

External links[edit]

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