| Ranchuelo | |
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| Coordinates: 22°20′9″N 80°06′47″W / 22.33583°N 80.11306°W | |
| Country |  Cuba |
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| Province | Villa Clara |
| Founded | 1734[1] |
| Established | 1879 (Municipality) |
| Area [2] | |
| - Total | 556 km2 (214.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Population (2004)[3] | |
| - Total | 59,062 |
| - Density | 106.2/km2 (275.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-422 |
Ranchuelo is a municipality and city in the Villa Clara Province of Cuba.
It was founded in 1734[1] and established as a municipality in 1879.
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Ranchuelo had a population of 59,062.[3] With a total area of 556 km2 (214.7 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 106.2/km² (275.1/sq mi).
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Norte, Poza de la China, Sitio Viejo and Sur.[1]
The bass player of sabado gigante was raised in Ranchuelo. His name is Rafael Valencia.
See also
References
- ^ a b c Guije.com. "Ranchuelo". http://www.guije.com/pueblo/municipios/vranchuelo/index.htm. Retrieved on 2007-10-09. (Spanish)
- ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". http://www.statoids.com/ycu.html. Retrieved on 2007-10-09.
- ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality". http://www.atenas.inf.cu/todo/Estadisticas/TABLA%20No_3balance.htm. Retrieved on 2007-10-09. (Spanish)
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