Coordinates: 22°44′38″N 82°57′29″W / 22.74389°N 82.95806°W / 22.74389; -82.95806

Candelaria, Cuba

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Candelaria
The A4 motorway exit of Candelaria
The A4 motorway exit of Candelaria
Candelaria municipality (red) within Artemisa Province (yellow) and Cuba
Candelaria municipality (red) within
Artemisa Province (yellow) and Cuba
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CountryCuba
ProvinceArtemisa
Founded1809[1]
Established1880
Area
 • Total
299 km2 (115 sq mi)
Elevation
50 m (160 ft)
Population
 (2022)[3]
 • Total
21,368
 • Density71.5/km2 (185/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-82
ClimateAm

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.[1]

Geography

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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

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In 2022, the municipality of Candelaria had a population of 21,368.[3] With a total area of 299 km2 (115 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 71/km2 (180/sq mi).

See also

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References

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