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. Wards (consejos populares) of the municipality include Villa I, Villa II, Pueblo Nuevo, Arroyo de Agua, Crucero de Echevarría, El Canal, Entronque de Herradura, Herradura, Entronque de Pilotos, Pilotos, Puerta de Golpe, and Alonso Rojas.

Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Consolación del Sur had a population of 87,500. With a total area of 1112 km2, it has a population density of 78.7 /km2.

Attractions

There are three churches in this town, one Roman Catholic parish (dedicated to "Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria", or Our Lady of the Purification) 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