Time zone EST (UTC-5) Area 552 km² Population 33,477 (2004) | Founded 1859 Area code(s) +53-432 Elevation 25 m Local time Tuesday 3:38 AM | |
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Weather 18°C, Wind NE at 11 km/h, 89% Humidity | ||
Rodas ([ˈroðas]) is a municipality and town in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1859 under the name of Lechuzo. In 1879 it was renamed Rodas in honour of capitán general Caballero de Rodas.
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Map of Rodas, Cuba
Geography
The municipality is divided into the barrios and villages of Cabecera (the town proper), Ariza, Cartagena, Ciego Montero, Congojas, Jabacoa, La Unión, Limones, Medidas, Santiago, Soledad and Turquino.
It is bordered by the municipalities of Aguada de Pasajeros, Abreus, Cienfuegos, Palmira, Lajas, Santo Domingo (in Villa Clara Province) and Los Arabos (in Matanzas Province).
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Rodas had a population of 33,477. With a total area of 552 km2 (213 sq mi), it has a population density of 60.6/km2 (157/sq mi).
References
Rodas Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA