Candelaria, Cuba

Candelaria
The A4 motorway exit of Candelaria
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
Established1880
Area
  Total
299 km2 (115 sq mi)
Elevation
50 m (160 ft)
Population
 (2022)
  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.