Abreus (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈβɾews]) is a municipality and town in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1840.[1]
Abreus | |
---|---|
Abreus municipality (red) within Cienfuegos Province (yellow) and 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[1] |
Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
Population (2019) [2] | |
• Total | 30,719 |
• Density | 53/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
Area code(s) | +53-432 |
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.[4] 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
- ^ a b c Guije.com. "Abreus" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 7 October 2007.
- ^ a b c "ANUARIO ESTADÍSTICO 2019 CINFUEGOS ABREUS" (PDF) (in Spanish). Oficina Nacional de Estadística. 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-07-13. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
- ^ "Un poco de historia" (in Spanish). Government of Abreus. 2019-11-17. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
- ^ (in Spanish) Yaguaramas on EcuRed