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The A4 motorway exit of Candelaria
The A4 motorway exit of Candelaria
Coat of arms of Candelaria
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Candelaria municipality (red) within  Artemisa Province (yellow) and Cuba
Candelaria municipality (red) within
Artemisa Province (yellow) and Cuba
Country Cuba
Province Artemisa
Founded 1809
Established 1880
Area
 • Total 299 km2 (115 sq mi)
Elevation
50 m (160 ft)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total 21,368
 • Density 71.46/km2 (185.09/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s) +53-82
Climate Am

Candelaria is a municipality and town in the Artemisa Province of Cuba. Before 2011 it was part of Pinar del Río Province. It was founded in 1809, and established as a municipality in 1880.

Geography

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Bayate, Carambola, Frías, Lomas, Pasto Rico, Pueblo, Pueblo Nuevo, Punta Brava, Río Hondo, San Juan de Contreras, San Juan del Norte, Soroa and Las Terrazas. The waterfall Salto de Soroa is located within the municipal territory.

Demographics

In 2022, the municipality of Candelaria had a population of 21,368. With a total area of 299 km2 (115 sq mi), it has a population density of 71/km2 (180/sq mi).

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