Candelaria, Cuba

Candelaria
Municipality
The A4 motorway exit of Candelaria
The A4 motorway exit of Candelaria
Coat of arms of Candelaria
Coat of arms
Candelaria municipality (red) within Artemisa Province (yellow) and Cuba
Candelaria municipality (red) within
Artemisa Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 22°44′38″N 82°57′29″W / 22.74389°N 82.95806°W / 22.74389; -82.95806
CountryCuba
ProvinceArtemisa
Founded1809[1]
Established1880
Area
[2]
 • Total
299 km2 (115 sq mi)
Elevation
50 m (160 ft)
Population
 (2022)[3]
 • Total
21,368
 • Density71/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-82
ClimateAm

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.[1]

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