Abreus, Cuba
Municipality in Cienfuegos, Cuba From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Abreus (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈβɾews]) is a municipality and town in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1840.[1]
Abreus | |
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.png) Abreus municipality (red) within Cienfuegos Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 22°16′50″N 80°34′4″W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Cienfuegos |
| Founded | 1840[1] |
| Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2019)[2] | |
| • Total | 30,719[needs update] |
| • Density | 53/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code | +53-432 |
| Website | https://abreus.gob.cu/ |
History
Abreus was founded as San Segundo de los Abreu in 1840 by Trinidadian landowners during an economic boom of slave-labor sugar cane plantations.[3]
Geography
The municipality includes the town of Abreus[1] and the villages of Babiney, Carmelina, Cayo Grande, Charcas, Cienguita, Constancia, Horquitas, Juraguá, Matun, Mijailito, Navarra, Nueva Juraguá, San Ignacio, Simpatía and Yaguaramas. It is bordered by Ciénaga de Zapata and Calimete, both in Matanzas Province, and by Aguada de Pasajeros, Rodas and Cienfuegos.
Demographics
In 2019, the municipality of Abreus had a population of 30,719; 51% of the population identified as men.[2] With a total area of 579 km2 (224 sq mi) it has a population density of 53/km2 (140/sq mi).[2]
Notable natives
- Ángel Fleitas (1914-2006) - former shortstop for the Washington Senators
- Yoan Moncada (born 1995) - third baseman for the Chicago White Sox
See also
References
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