| Encrucijada | |
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| Municipality | |
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House of Marta Abreu
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Encrucijada municipality (red) within Villa Clara Province (yellow) and Cuba |
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| Location of Encrucijada in Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 22°37′1″N 79°51′58″W / 22.61694°N 79.86611°WCoordinates: 22°37′1″N 79°51′58″W / 22.61694°N 79.86611°W | |
| Country |
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| Province | Villa Clara |
| Founded | 1850 |
| Established | 1910 (Municipality) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 345 km2 (133 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 33,641 |
| • Density | 97.5/km2 (253/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-422 |
Encrucijada (Spanish pronunciation: [eŋkɾusiˈxaða]) is a municipality and town in the Villa Clara Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1850 and established as a municipality in 1910.
The municipality is divided into the barrios of Centro, Paso Real, El Santo, Calabzar de Sagua and Vega Redonda.
In 2004, the municipality of Encrucijada had a population of 33,641. With a total area of 345 km2 (133 sq mi), it has a population density of 97.5/km2 (253/sq mi).