In 1819 was decided the construction of a new port in near Caibarién to replace an old one located in Tesisco. From that moment, settlers established in the surroundings creating a new village. In 1832 blueprints for the new town of Caibarien were presented, and finally in 1841 this city was founded. Consequently, in 1864 an extension of the railway was planned in order to bring the sugar from the Camajuani valley to Caibarien and a new settlement began near the train station.[2] This is the starting point and birth of Camajuaní village.
January 1, 1871 Camajuani was declared a «villa» and on August 1, 1879 the city hall was established. The first mayor of the villa was Hipólito Escobar Martelo.
Camajuaní in 1909
In the 1907 census Zulueta, which was a barrio at the time was switched from being a part of the municipality of Camajuaní to Remedios. [5] In 1909 Camajuaní was split into the barrios of Egido (main city of Camajuaní), Santa Fe, Sabana, Santa Clarita (including Falcón), Guadalupe, and Salamanca (including José María Pérez).
Geography
Camajuaní Valley
Camajuaní is located in a valley, surrounded by an old range. Predominantly the city lies in a flat terrain. With the same name, the Camajuani river passes near the city, and Sagua la Chica river also passes through the region, playing both an important role in the fertility of the municipality.
In 2004, the municipality of Camajuaní had a population of 63,544.[8] With a total area of 614 km2 (237 sq mi),[9] it has a population density of 103.5/km2 (268/sq mi).
Economy
Sugarcane truck passing through CamajuaníCamajuaní's "Prado" avenue
Main economic activity is agricultural in nature, sugarcane and high quality tobacco have been key.
The foundation of the town was a natural consequence of the establishment of train station constructed by "Ferrocarriles Unidos de Caibarién", (United Railways of Caibarién) in 1864, this node connected the valley where the city now is with the port in Caibarien at the North, Santa Clara on the South, Vega Alta and Placetas west and east respectively. The valley soon gain agricultural importance with important productions of Tobacco and Sugar. Most of the biggest sugar mills in the island were located in the Camajuani region, and its productions were exported to the rest of the country and the world using this port located in the near coastal city of Caibarien.
Camajuaní’s cooperatives include 17 UBPC, 33 CCS, and 15 CPA. [10]Major cooperatives include CPA Benito Ramirez in CP Vega Alta, UBPC Crescencio Valdés in CP Batalla de Santa Clara, CPA Roberto Rodríguez in CP Batalla de Santa Clara, CCS Julio Antonio Mella in Guajén, CP Aguada de Moya, and much more.
Tourism
Camajuaní along with Remedios, Vueltas, Taguayabón and Caibarien, all located in the same region and just few kilometers from one each other are famous due to the parrandas, a carnival like party with origins date back to the 18th century. Every Parranda has its own difference in every town, but they share some similarities as well; like division of the population in two neighborhoods that compete each year in best decorative flat, plaza works or "Wall of lights" (a structure meant to support a display of lights or fireworks), traditional dance and fireworks display. In the case of Camajuani the city is divided in Chivos (Goats) and Sapos (Toads).
^Nacional, Equipo de Producción (2020-03-18). "Portal del Ciudadano en Camajuaní - Sobre nosotros". Portal del Ciudadano en Camajuaní (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-18.
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Camajuani is a municipality and town in the Villa Clara Province of Cuba CamajuaniMunicipalityEclectic architecture in a Camajuani streetSealCamajuani municipality red within Villa Clara Province yellow and CubaCoordinates 22 28 4 N 79 43 26 W 22 46778 N 79 72389 W 22 46778 79 72389CountryCubaProvinceVilla ClaraSettled Corral 1 1703Became a Homestead 1 1735Founded1864 2 Incorporated 1 1876 town 1879 municipality Government TypeAsamblea Municipal del Poder Popular AMPP PresidentAna Delia Garcia Darias Vice PresidentYamirka Torres GranelaArea 3 Municipality585 71 km2 226 14 sq mi Elevation115 m 377 ft Population 2021 4 Municipality57 600 Density103 5 km2 268 sq mi Urban37 866 Rural19 734Time zoneUTC 5 EST Area code 53 422Websitehttps www soycamajuani gob cu es Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Economy 5 Tourism 6 See also 7 Notes 8 References 9 External linksHistory Edit The old train stationIn 1819 was decided the construction of a new port in near Caibarien to replace an old one located in Tesisco From that moment settlers established in the surroundings creating a new village In 1832 blueprints for the new town of Caibarien were presented and finally in 1841 this city was founded Consequently in 1864 an extension of the railway was planned in order to bring the sugar from the Camajuani valley to Caibarien and a new settlement began near the train station 2 This is the starting point and birth of Camajuani village January 1 1871 Camajuani was declared a villa and on August 1 1879 the city hall was established The first mayor of the villa was Hipolito Escobar Martelo Camajuani in 1909In the 1907 census Zulueta which was a barrio at the time was switched from being a part of the municipality of Camajuani to Remedios 5 In 1909 Camajuani was split into the barrios of Egido main city of Camajuani Santa Fe Sabana Santa Clarita including Falcon Guadalupe and Salamanca including Jose Maria Perez Geography Edit Camajuani ValleyCamajuani is located in a valley surrounded by an old range Predominantly the city lies in a flat terrain With the same name the Camajuani river passes near the city and Sagua la Chica river also passes through the region playing both an important role in the fertility of the municipality Map of wards in CamajuaniThe municipality is divided into 9 consejos populares i e popular councils the main town of Camajuani municipal seat divided in C I and C II and the villages of Aguada de Moya Jose Maria Perez Luis Arcos Bergnes or Carmita San Antonio de las Vueltas or Vueltas Taguayabon Vega Alta and Batalla de Santa Clara 6 nb 1 Demographics EditIn 2004 the municipality of Camajuani had a population of 63 544 8 With a total area of 614 km2 237 sq mi 9 it has a population density of 103 5 km2 268 sq mi Economy Edit Sugarcane truck passing through Camajuani Camajuani s Prado avenueMain economic activity is agricultural in nature sugarcane and high quality tobacco have been key The foundation of the town was a natural consequence of the establishment of train station constructed by Ferrocarriles Unidos de Caibarien United Railways of Caibarien in 1864 this node connected the valley where the city now is with the port in Caibarien at the North Santa Clara on the South Vega Alta and Placetas west and east respectively The valley soon gain agricultural importance with important productions of Tobacco and Sugar Most of the biggest sugar mills in the island were located in the Camajuani region and its productions were exported to the rest of the country and the world using this port located in the near coastal city of Caibarien CCS Raul Torres Acosta in Vega AltaCamajuani s cooperatives include 17 UBPC 33 CCS and 15 CPA 10 Major cooperatives include CPA Benito Ramirez in CP Vega Alta UBPC Crescencio Valdes in CP Batalla de Santa Clara CPA Roberto Rodriguez in CP Batalla de Santa Clara CCS Julio Antonio Mella in Guajen CP Aguada de Moya and much more Tourism EditCamajuani along with Remedios Vueltas Taguayabon and Caibarien all located in the same region and just few kilometers from one each other are famous due to the parrandas a carnival like party with origins date back to the 18th century Every Parranda has its own difference in every town but they share some similarities as well like division of the population in two neighborhoods that compete each year in best decorative flat plaza works or Wall of lights a structure meant to support a display of lights or fireworks traditional dance and fireworks display In the case of Camajuani the city is divided in Chivos Goats and Sapos Toads See also EditMunicipalities of Cuba List of cities in CubaNotes Edit The Camajuani official webiste says 9 but other sources say 13 ex 7 References EditCamajuani Land of Valley and Sprees 11 a b c http www camajuani net origenes e historia a b Guije com Camajuani in Spanish Retrieved 2007 10 09 Sobre nosotros Camajuani official Website in Spanish Estudios y datos sobre la poblacion cubana PDF ONEI May 2022 p 348 Retrieved 9 March 2023 Population Cuba census gov 1907 p 6 Nacional Equipo de Produccion 2020 03 18 Portal del Ciudadano en Camajuani Sobre nosotros Portal del Ciudadano en Camajuani in European Spanish Retrieved 2023 05 18 VILLA CLARA Fundacion Palma Real Atenas cu 2004 2004 Population trends by Province and Municipality in Spanish Archived from the original on 2006 07 14 Retrieved 2007 10 09 Statoids July 2003 Municipios of Cuba Retrieved 2007 10 09 Portal del Ciudadano en Camajuani Sobre nosotros www soycamajuani gob cu Retrieved 2023 05 29 Sitio Web de los Joven Club de Camajuani Inicio permanent dead link External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Camajuani in Spanish Camajuani culture and heritage Direccion Municipal de Cultura in Spanish Camajuani on EcuRed in Spanish Camajuani Land of Valleys and Sprees Joven Club de Computacion de Camajuani permanent dead link Video Pausa Camajuani on YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php 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