Nueva Paz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nueva Paz
Municipality
Nueva Paz municipality (red) within Mayabeque Province (yellow) and Cuba
Country	Cuba
Province	Mayabeque
Founded	1802
Established	1812 (Municipality)
Area
• Total	515 km2 (199 sq mi)
Elevation	20 m (70 ft)
Population  (2022)
• Total	23,002
• Density	44.66/km2 (115.68/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s)	+53-7

Nueva Paz (pronounced NWEH-vah PAHS) is a town and a special area called a municipality in Cuba. It is located in the Mayabeque Province. The town of Nueva Paz was started in the year 1802. Later, in 1812, it officially became a municipality.

Exploring Nueva Paz's Geography

Nueva Paz is divided into eight smaller areas. These are called consejos populares, which means "people's councils." Think of them like neighborhoods or small districts.

These areas include the main town of Nueva Paz itself. They also include several villages. These villages are Bagáez, Jagua, Navarra, Palos, San Luis, Las Vegas, and Yaya.

Population and Size of Nueva Paz

In 2022, about 24,277 people lived in the municipality of Nueva Paz. This area covers a total of 515 square kilometers (about 199 square miles).

To give you an idea of how many people live there, it has a population density of about 45 people per square kilometer. This means that, on average, 45 people live in an area the size of one square kilometer.

Getting Around Nueva Paz: Transport

Nueva Paz is connected by an important road. This road is called the A1 motorway, also known as the Autopista Nacional. A motorway is a big highway designed for fast travel.

This motorway links Nueva Paz to major cities. It connects to Havana, the capital of Cuba. It also connects to Santa Clara and Sancti Spíritus.

Some villages in Nueva Paz also have train service. The villages of Vegas and Palos are served by a line of the Havana Suburban Railway. This helps people travel easily between these villages and other places.

See also

In Spanish: Nueva Paz para niños