Aguada de Pasajeros facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aguada de Pasajeros
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Exit on the Autopista A1, in the municipality, to get into the main town of Aguada de Pasajeros
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Aguada municipality (red) within
Cienfuegos Province (yellow) and Cuba |
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| Country | Cuba | |
| Province | Cienfuegos | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 680 km2 (260 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 31,279 | |
| • Density | 46.0/km2 (119.1/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| Area code(s) | +53-432 | |
| Website | https://aguadadepasajeros.gob.cu/ | |
Aguada de Pasajeros is a town and a municipality in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba. It's a place where many people live and work.
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Exploring Aguada de Pasajeros
Towns and Villages in the Area
The municipality of Aguada de Pasajeros includes the main town of Aguada. It also has several smaller villages. These villages are Carreño, Real Campiña, Covadonga, and Perseverancia. Before 1977, another village called Yaguaramas was part of this area. Now, Yaguaramas belongs to the Abreus municipality.
Population and Size
In 2022, about 31,279 people lived in Aguada de Pasajeros. The total area of the municipality is 680 square kilometers (about 262 square miles). This means that for every square kilometer, there are about 46 people living there.
Getting Around: Transport Links
Getting to and from Aguada de Pasajeros is easy. The town is connected by the A1 motorway, which is a major highway. There is also a train station. This train line connects the capital city, Havana, to Cienfuegos.
Famous People from Aguada de Pasajeros
Many interesting people have come from Aguada de Pasajeros.
- Valentín Menéndez was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Cuban Liberation Army. He played an important role in Cuba's history.
- Jose Ramón Muñiz was a talented Cuban composer and poet. He created beautiful music and words.
- Claudio Lliraldi was the last person elected as the municipal mayor.
- Tomás Sánchez is a well-known visual artist. He now lives in Costa Rica.
- Henry Ballate is also a visual artist. He currently lives in New York.
See also
In Spanish: Aguada de Pasajeros para niños
