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Nueva Paz
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Nueva Paz municipality (red) within
Mayabeque Province (yellow) and Cuba |
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| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Mayabeque |
| Founded | 1802 |
| Established | 1812 (Municipality) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 515 km2 (199 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population
(2004)
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| • Total | 24,277 |
| • Density | 47.1/km2 (122/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | +53-7 |
Nueva Paz (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnweβa pas]) is a municipality and town in the Mayabeque Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1802.
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Geography
The municipality is divided into 8 consejos populares (i.e. "people's councils): the town of Nueva Paz and the villages of Bagáez, Jagua, Navarra, Palos, San Luis, Las Vegas and Yaya.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Nueva Paz had a population of 24,277. With a total area of 515 km2 (199 sq mi), it has a population density of 47.1/km2 (122/sq mi).
Transport
Nueva Paz is served by the A1 motorway, the Autopista Nacional, linking Havana to Santa Clara and Sancti Spíritus. The villages of Vegas and Palos are served by a line of the Havana Suburban Railway.
See also
In Spanish: Nueva Paz para niños
- Nueva Paz Municipal Museum
- Municipalities of Cuba
- List of cities in Cuba
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