Abreus, Cuba

Abreus (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈβɾews]) is a municipality and town in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1840.^[1]

Abreus
Municipality
Seal
Abreus municipality (red) within Cienfuegos Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 22°16′50″N 80°34′4″W
Country	Cuba
Province	Cienfuegos
Founded	1840[1]
Elevation	60 m (200 ft)
Population  (2019)[2]
• Total	30,719[needs update]
• Density	53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
Area code	+53-432
Website	https://abreus.gob.cu/

History

Abreus was founded as San Segundo de los Abreu in 1840 by Trinidadian landowners during an economic boom of slave-labor sugar cane plantations.^[3]

Geography

The municipality includes the town of Abreus^[1] and the villages of Babiney, Carmelina, Cayo Grande, Charcas, Cienguita, Constancia, Horquitas, Juraguá, Matun, Mijailito, Navarra, Nueva Juraguá, San Ignacio, Simpatía and Yaguaramas. It is bordered by Ciénaga de Zapata and Calimete, both in Matanzas Province, and by Aguada de Pasajeros, Rodas and Cienfuegos.

Demographics

In 2019, the municipality of Abreus had a population of 30,719; 51% of the population identified as men.^[2] With a total area of 579 km² (224 sq mi) it has a population density of 53/km² (140/sq mi).^[2]

Notable natives

• Ángel Fleitas (1914-2006) - former shortstop for the Washington Senators
• Yoan Moncada (born 1995) - third baseman for the Chicago White Sox

See also

• Municipalities of Cuba
• List of cities in Cuba
• Juragua Nuclear Power Plant