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Nueva Paz
Nueva Paz municipality (red) within  Mayabeque Province (yellow) and Cuba
Nueva Paz municipality (red) within
Mayabeque Province (yellow) and Cuba
Country Cuba
Province Mayabeque
Founded 1802
Established 1812 (Municipality)
Area
 • Total 515 km2 (199 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total 23,002
 • Density 44.66/km2 (115.68/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
Area code(s) +53-7

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

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.

Demographics

In 2022, the municipality of Nueva Paz had a population of 24,277. With a total area of 515 km2 (199 sq mi), 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.

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