San Antonio de las Vueltas facts for kids
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San Antonio de las Vueltas
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Popular Council of Vueltas (Red) in Camajuaní (Orange) in Villa Clara (Yellow)
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 San Antonio de las Vueltas
Location in Cuba
San Antonio de las Vueltas
Location in Villa Clara Province
San Antonio de las Vueltas
Location in Camajuaní
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| Country | Cuba | |
| Province | Villa Clara | |
| Municipality | Camajuaní | |
| Founded | 1800 | |
| Demonym(s) | Voltenses | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| Area code(s) | +35 422 | |
| Highways | Circuito Norte | |
San Antonio de las Vueltas, often called Vueltas, is a small village in central northern Cuba. It's part of the Camajuaní area in Villa Clara Province. Vueltas is the second most populated village in its municipality, right after Camajuaní itself. It's also known as a "people's council," which is like a small community or hamlet.
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History of Vueltas
Before 1976, Vueltas was a larger area called a municipality. It included several smaller communities. These communities were Aguada de Moya, Bosque, Charco Hondo, Piedra, La Quinta, Sagua la Chica, Taguayabón, Vega Alta, and Vega de Palma. The main part of Vueltas was called Cabecera.
Geography of Vueltas
Vueltas is surrounded by interesting natural features. You can see hills like Mogote Colorada and Palenque in the area. Two rivers, the Sagua la Chica River and the Manacas River, flow through the municipality.
The Vueltas area includes several towns and communities. Some of these are Vega de Palma, La Guinea, and Júcaro.
Transportation in Vueltas
The main state highway, called "Circuito Norte" (Northern Circuit), goes right through the middle of Vueltas. This makes it easy to travel to and from the village.
Vueltas also has a railway station. It's called Vueltas-Vega de Palma and is located in the nearby village of Vega de Palma. This train line connects Vueltas to other cities like Santa Clara, Camajuaní, Remedios, and Caibarién.
Education in Vueltas
Vueltas has several schools for different age groups:
- Santos Caraballé Primary School: For younger students.
- Camila Sobrado Primary School: Another school for younger students.
- ESBU Rubén Martínez Villena Secondary School: For middle school students.
- Centro Mixto Andrés Cuevas Heredia Secondary School: Another option for secondary education.
- IPS Fabricio Ojeda Technology School: This school focuses on technology, helping students learn practical skills.
Economy of Vueltas
Vueltas is an important place for jobs and economic growth. The local planning department in Camajuaní sees it as a key area for development.
One important business is the Provincial Tobacco Company La Estrella. This company has operations in several areas, including Vueltas, La Quinta, Aguada de Moya, and Taguayabón.
The Villa Clara Meat Company also has a facility in Vueltas. It's called UEB Empacadora Osvaldo Herrera. This facility is where meat is packaged for distribution.
Infrastructure in Vueltas
The communities of La Quinta, Taguayabón, San Antonio de las Vueltas, and Vega de Palma have a total of 13 Municipal Collection Establishment squares. These are places where goods might be collected or distributed. Vueltas also has a "Twisted Factory," which suggests a type of manufacturing or processing plant.
Famous People from Vueltas
One notable person born in Vueltas is José Ramón Machado Ventura. He was born in the town in 1930. He later became the First Vice President of Cuba, a very important leadership role in the country.
Images for kids
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Village church
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Shield of Vueltas
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Popular Council of Vueltas (Red) in Camajuaní (Orange) in Villa Clara (Yellow)
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Map of Barrios of Vueltas in 1909
See also
In Spanish: Vueltas (Cuba) para niños
