José María Pérez, Cuba facts for kids
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José María Pérez
Fe
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Ward and Urban Settlement
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Photo of the Central Fe sugar mill
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Map of Fe (Red) in Camajuaní (Orange) in Villa Clara (Yellow)
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 José María Pérez
Location in Cuba
José María Pérez
Location in Villa Clara Province
José María Pérez
Location in Camajuaní
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| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Villa Clara |
| Municipality | Camajuaní |
| Area | |
| • Ward | 105 km2 (41 sq mi) |
| • Settlement | 0.88 km2 (0.34 sq mi) |
| Population
(2012 Census)
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| • Ward | 3,090 |
| • Ward density | 29/km2 (80/sq mi) |
| • Settlement | 2,156 |
| • Settlement density | 2,450/km2 (6,300/sq mi) |
José María Pérez, also known as Fe, is a community and urban area in Camajuaní, Cuba. It is like a ward or neighborhood. Other nearby places include Salamanca, Canada De Agua, and Prudencia. The area is called Fe because of its sugar mill, which was once known as Central Fe.
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Discovering José María Pérez
José María Pérez is a ward that covers about 105 square kilometers. In 2012, around 3,090 people lived in the entire ward. The main settlement, Fe, had about 2,156 residents.
Neighboring Communities
José María Pérez is surrounded by other areas. To the north is Taguayabón. To the south, you'll find La Sabana. Placetas is to the east, and Camajuani I is to the west.
Local Settlements
Several smaller communities are part of the José María Pérez ward. These include:
- Sabana
- Colmenar
- CPA 26 de Julio
- San Benigno
- Salamanca
- Paraíso
- Algarrobo
- Cien Rosas
- Loma de Turiño
- Loma Juan Pérez
- Loma Oriente
- La Julia
Economy and Work
The economy in José María Pérez involves several cooperatives. These are groups of people who work together for a common goal.
Cooperatives in the Ward
Some of the cooperatives here are:
- CPA 26 de Julio: This cooperative is named after the M 26 7 movement, a historical event in Cuba.
- CPA 1ro de Mayo: Its name means "May 1st," which is International Workers' Day.
- CCS José Antonio Echeverría: This one is named after a famous Cuban revolutionary.
Local Economic Development
According to the local planning department in Camajuaní, José María Pérez is a place with important job opportunities and economic growth. However, the sugar cane industry in Fe has been facing challenges, which means some farmers are struggling.
Water Resources
The ward of José María Pérez is home to two important dams: Caturla and Colmenar. These dams help manage water for the area.
Education
The main school in the ward is called CM (Centro Mixto) José María Pérez. It serves the educational needs of the community's children and young people.
History
Long ago, the area known as Fe was actually part of a larger neighborhood called Salamanca.
Sports
Fe has one sports club for its residents. It is called Peña Onelio Rodríguez.
See also
In Spanish: José María Pérez (Cuba) para niños
