Nueva Paz

Nueva Paz (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnweβa pas]) is a municipality and town in the Mayabeque Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1802.^[1]

Nueva Paz
Municipality
Nueva Paz municipality (red) within Mayabeque Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 22°45′48″N 81°45′29″W
Country	Cuba
Province	Mayabeque
Founded	1802[1]
Established	1812 (Municipality)
Area [2]
• Total	515 km2 (199 sq mi)
Elevation	20 m (70 ft)
Population  (2022)[3]
• Total	23,002
• Density	45/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
Area code	+53-7

Geography

The municipality is divided into 8 consejos populares (i.e. "people's councils): the town of Nueva Paz and the villages of Bagáez, Jagua, Navarra, Palos, San Luis, Las Vegas and Yaya.^[1]

Demographics

In 2022, the municipality of Nueva Paz had a population of 24,277.^[3] With a total area of 515 km² (199 sq mi),^[2] it has a population density of 45/km² (120/sq mi).

Transport

Nueva Paz is served by the A1 motorway, the Autopista Nacional, linking Havana to Santa Clara and Sancti Spíritus. The villages of Vegas and Palos are served by a line of the Havana Suburban Railway.

See also

• Nueva Paz Municipal Museum
• Municipalities of Cuba
• List of cities in Cuba