George Washington, Cuba Explained

Official Name:George Washington
Settlement Type:Consejo popular
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Cuba
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Villa Clara
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Santo Domingo
Population As Of:2012
Population Total:2,023
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:-5
Coordinates:22.5933°N -80.3161°W
Area Code:+53-422
Pushpin Map:Cuba#Villa Clara Province

George Washington, also known as Washington, is a village and ward in Villa Clara Province, Cuba, located in the municipality of Santo Domingo. In 2012, it was inhabited by 2,023 people.[1] [2]

Name

The village was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States.[1] [3] The official name of the ward is “Consejo Popular George Washington”.

Geography

George Washington is one of ten wards (electoral subdivision) of the municipality of Santo Domingo.[4]

Economy

George Washington is one of local centres of tobacco and a sugarcane production.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: El Municipio de Santo Domingo. guije.com. 2007-10-09. es.
  2. Web site: George Washington. citypopulation.de. May 7, 2023.
  3. Web site: McDonald . Forrest . 2000 . 1999 . Washington, George . May 14, 2022 . . . 10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.0200332 . 978-0-19-860669-7 .
  4. Web site: Portal de Gobierno - Santo Domingo - Sobre Nosotros . 2023-05-13 . www.somossantodomingo.gob.cu.