San Luis, Pinar del Río facts for kids
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San Luis
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San Luis municipality (red) within
Pinar del Río Province (yellow) and Cuba |
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| Country | Cuba | |
| Province | Pinar del Río | |
| Founded | 1827 | |
| Established | 1879 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 765 km2 (295 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 31,242 | |
| • Density | 40.839/km2 (105.77/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| Area code(s) | +53-82 | |
San Luis is a municipality and town in the Pinar del Río Province of Cuba. It is centered mainly on agriculture (tobacco, rice, fruit crops), stock raising.
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History
It was founded in 1827, and established as a municipality in 1879, when it split from San Juan y Martínez. Until 1977, its territory included the seaport village of La Coloma, currently part of Pinar del Río.
Geography
The municipality is located west of Pinar del Río and includes the villages of Barbacoa, Barrigonas, Buenavista, El Corojo, El Retiro, Llanadas, Palizada, Santa María and Tirado.
Demographics
In 2022, the municipality of San Luis had a population of 31,242. With a total area of 765 km2 (295 sq mi), it has a population density of 41/km2 (110/sq mi).
See also
In Spanish: San Luis (Pinar del Río) para niños
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