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Abreus
Official seal of Abreus
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Abreus municipality (red) within  Cienfuegos Province (yellow) and Cuba
Abreus municipality (red) within
Cienfuegos Province (yellow) and Cuba
Country Cuba
Province Cienfuegos
Founded 1840
Elevation
60 m (200 ft)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total 30,719
 • Density 53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s) +53-432
Website https://abreus.gob.cu/

Abreus (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈβɾews]) is a municipality and town in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1840.

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.

Geography

The municipality includes 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.

Demographics

In 2019, the municipality of Abreus had a population of 30,719; 51% of the population identified as men. With a total area of 579 km2 (224 sq mi) it has a population density of 53/km2 (140/sq mi).

Notable natives

See also

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