Abreus | |
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Municipality | |
Abreus municipality (red) within Cienfuegos Province (yellow) and Cuba |
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Location of Abreus in Cuba | |
Coordinates: 22°16′50″N 80°34′4″W / 22.28056°N 80.56778°WCoordinates: 22°16′50″N 80°34′4″W / 22.28056°N 80.56778°W | |
Country | Cuba |
Province | Cienfuegos |
Founded | 1840 |
Area | |
• Total | 564 km2 (218 sq mi) |
Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
Population (2004) | |
• Total | 30,330 |
• Density | 53.8/km2 (139/sq mi) |
Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
Area code(s) | +53-432 |
Abreus (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈβɾeus]) is a municipality and town in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1840.
The municipality is counts the town of Abreus 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.
In 2004, the municipality of Abreus had a population of 30,330. With a total area of 564 km2 (218 sq mi), it has a population density of 53.8/km2 (139/sq mi).