Ranchuelo, Cuba

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Ranchuelo
Ranchuelo, Cuba (Cuba1)
Ranchuelo, Cuba
Location of Ranchuelo in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°20′9″N 80°06′47″W / 22.33583, -80.11306
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Villa Clara
Founded 1734[1]
Established 1879 (Municipality)
Area [2]
 - Total 556 km² (214.7 sq mi)
Elevation 125 m (410 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 59,062
 - Density 106.2/km² (275.1/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-422

Ranchuelo is a municipality and city in the Villa Clara Province of Cuba.

It was founded in 1734[1] and established as a municipality in 1879.

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Ranchuelo had a population of 59,062.[3] With a total area of 556 km² (214.7 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 106.2/km² (275.1/sq mi).

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Norte, Poza de la China, Sitio Viejo and Sur.[1]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. Ranchuelo. Retrieved on 2007-10-09. (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-09.
  3. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-09. (Spanish)
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