Los Palacios (Spanish pronunciation: [los paˈlasjos]) is a municipality and town in the Pinar del Río Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1760.[1]

Los Palacios
San Diego de los Baňos, Los Palacios
San Diego de los Baňos, Los Palacios
Coat of arms of Los Palacios
Los Palacios municipality (red) within Pinar del Río Province (yellow) and Cuba
Los Palacios municipality (red) within
Pinar del Río Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 22°34′56″N 83°14′56″W / 22.58222°N 83.24889°W / 22.58222; -83.24889
CountryCuba
ProvincePinar del Río
Founded1760[1]
Established1879
Area
 • Total
786 km2 (303 sq mi)
Elevation
45 m (148 ft)
Population
 (2022)[3]
 • Total
37,524
 • Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-82

Geography

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The municipality is divided into the barrios of Limones, Macurijes, Paso Real, Santa Mónica, Santo Domingo, Sierra and Urbano.[1]

Los Palacios Municipal Museum is located in the 21st street.

Demographics

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In 2022, the municipality of Los Palacios had a population of 37,524.[3] With a total area of 786 km2 (303 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 48/km2 (120/sq mi).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. "Los Palacios" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  3. ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
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