Madruga | |
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Municipality | |
Madruga municipality (red) within Mayabeque Province (yellow) and Cuba |
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Location of Madruga in Cuba | |
Coordinates: 22°54′59″N 81°51′26″W / 22.91639°N 81.85722°WCoordinates: 22°54′59″N 81°51′26″W / 22.91639°N 81.85722°W | |
Country | Cuba |
Province | Mayabeque |
Founded | 1803 |
Established | 1866 (Municipality) |
Area | |
• Total | 464 km2 (179 sq mi) |
Elevation | 175 m (574 ft) |
Population (2004) | |
• Total | 30,640 |
• Density | 66.0/km2 (171/sq mi) |
Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
Area code(s) | +53-47 |
Madruga (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈðɾuɣa]) is a municipality and town in the Mayabeque Province of Cuba. It is located in the eastern part of the province, between Matanzas and Güines. It was founded in 1803.
In 1940, the municipality was divided into the barrios of Concordia and Cayajabos, Este, Itabo, Majagua, Oeste, Sabana de Robles and San Blas.
After 1973, the municipality includes Madruga; Aguacate; Viviendas Campesinas; La Granja; Cayajabos Pipián and Flor de Itabo.
In 2004, the municipality of Madruga had a population of 30,640. With a total area of 464 km2 (179 sq mi), it has a population density of 66.0/km2 (171/sq mi).