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Madruga
Madruga municipality (red) within  Mayabeque Province (yellow) and Cuba
Madruga municipality (red) within
Mayabeque Province (yellow) and Cuba
Country Cuba
Province Mayabeque
Founded 1803
Established 1866 (Municipality)
Area
 • Total 464 km2 (179 sq mi)
Elevation
175 m (574 ft)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total 26,412
 • Density 56.92/km2 (147.43/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s) +53-47
Website https://tumadruga.gob.cu/es/

Madruga (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈðɾuɣa]) is a municipality and town in the Mayabeque Province of Cuba. It is located in the eastern part of the province, between Matanzas and Güines. It was founded in 1803.

Geography

In 1940, the municipality was divided into the barrios of Concordia and Cayajabos, Este, Itabo, Majagua, Oeste, Sabana de Robles and San Blas.

After 1973, the municipality includes Madruga; Aguacate; Viviendas Campesinas; La Granja; Cayajabos Pipián and Flor de Itabo.

Demographics

In 2022, the municipality of Madruga had a population of 26,412. With a total area of 464 km2 (179 sq mi), it has a population density of 57/km2 (150/sq mi).

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