Consolación del Sur


Consolación del Sur is a municipality and town in the Pinar del Río Province of Cuba. Also called the Athens of Vueltabajo it was founded in 1690.

Geography

It is located in a major rice-growing area; tobacco is also cultivated as in much of the Pinar del Río Province.
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Alonso de Rojas, Arroyo Colorado, Ceja de Herradura, Colmenar, Entronque de Herradura, Herradura, Jagua, Lajas, Legua, Leña, Puerta de Golpe, Palenque, Pilotos, Río Hondo, Ruiz, San Diego de los Baños, San Pablo, Santa Clara, Soledad and Villa.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Consolación del Sur had a population of 87,500. With a total area of, it has a population density of.

Attractions

There are three churches in this town, one Roman Catholic parish and two Protestant churches. The town has two parks; the Catholic church is near the central park. There is also the Consolación del Sur Municipal Museum.

Notable people