San Luis, Pinar del Río facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Luis
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San Luis municipality (red) within
Pinar del Río Province (yellow) and Cuba |
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| Country | Cuba | |
| Province | Pinar del Río | |
| Founded | 1827 | |
| Established | 1879 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 765 km2 (295 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 31,242 | |
| • Density | 40.839/km2 (105.77/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| Area code(s) | +53-82 | |
San Luis is a town and a municipality in Cuba. It is located in the Pinar del Río Province. This area is mainly known for its farms. Farmers here grow important crops like tobacco, rice, and various fruits. They also raise farm animals.
History of San Luis
San Luis was first started as a town in 1827. It became its own municipality in 1879. Before that, it was part of another area called San Juan y Martínez. For many years, San Luis also included a port village named La Coloma. However, after 1977, La Coloma became part of the Pinar del Río city area.
Geography and Location
The municipality of San Luis is located to the west of the city of Pinar del Río. It includes several smaller villages. These villages are Barbacoa, Barrigonas, Buenavista, El Corojo, El Retiro, Llanadas, Palizada, Santa María, and Tirado.
Population and Area
In 2022, the municipality of San Luis had about 31,242 people living there. The total area of San Luis is about 765 square kilometers (295 square miles). This means that on average, there are about 41 people living in each square kilometer.
