Encrucijada (Spanish pronunciation: [eŋkɾusiˈxaða]) is a municipality and town in the Villa Clara Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1850[1] and established as a municipality in 1910.
Encrucijada | |
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Municipality | |
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![]() Encrucijada municipality (red) within Villa Clara Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
Coordinates: 22°37′1″N 79°51′58″W | |
Country | Cuba |
Province | Villa Clara |
Founded | 1850[1] |
Established | 1910 (Municipality) |
Area | |
• Total | 345 km2 (133 sq mi) |
Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
Population (2004)[3] | |
• Total | 33,641 |
• Density | 97.5/km2 (253/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
Area code | +53-422 |
The municipality was divided into the barrios of Centro, Paso Real, El Santo and Vega Redonda.[1] After the 1977 administrative reform, Calabazar de Sagua, part of Sagua la Grande, became part of it.
The municipality borders with Sagua la Grande, Cifuentes, Santa Clara and Camajuaní. It includes the villages and popular councils of Arroyo Naranjo, Calabazar de Sagua, Constancia (Abel Santamaría), El Chivo, El Perico, El Purio (Perucho Figueredo), El Santo, Emilio Córdova, La Sierra, Piñón, Playa Nazabal, Playa Piñón and San Francisco.[4]
In 2004, the municipality of Encrucijada had a population of 33,641.[3] With a total area of 345 km2 (133 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 97.5/km2 (253/sq mi).
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