Candelaria, Cuba Explained

Official Name:Candelaria
Settlement Type:Municipality
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Cuba
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Artemisa
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1809
Established Title2:Established
Established Date2:1880
Area Total Km2:299
Population As Of:2022
Population Total:21,368
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:-5
Coordinates:22.7439°N -82.9581°W
Elevation M:50
Area Code:+53-82
Blank Name:Climate
Blank Info:Am

Candelaria is a municipality and town in the Artemisa Province of Cuba. Before 2011 it was part of Pinar del Río Province. It was founded in 1809, and established as a municipality in 1880.

Geography

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Bayate, Carambola, Frías, Lomas, Pasto Rico, Pueblo, Pueblo Nuevo, Punta Brava, Río Hondo, San Juan de Contreras, San Juan del Norte, Soroa and Las Terrazas.[1] The waterfall Salto de Soroa is located within the municipal territory.

Demographics

In 2022, the municipality of Candelaria had a population of 21,368.[2] With a total area of 299km2,[3] it has a population density of 71/km2.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Candelaria. Guije.com. 2007-10-07. es.
  2. Web site: Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map . 2024-02-03 . www.citypopulation.de.
  3. Web site: Municipios of Cuba. Statoids. July 2003. 2007-10-07.