Pedro Betancourt, Municipality in Matanzas Province, Cuba
Pedro Betancourt is a municipality in Matanzas Province in western Cuba, covering a region of relatively flat terrain at low elevation. The area is organized into nine administrative districts where residents access essential services and facilities.
The settlement began in 1833 as Corral Falso de Macurijes and was later renamed to honor a Cuban physician and military leader who fought in the independence war. The name change reflected appreciation for his role in the nation's struggle.
The municipality maintains seven popular councils incorporating villages such as Bolondron, Camilo, Güira de Macurijes, Manolito, Navajas, and Pedroso-Socorro within its territory.
The municipality is made up of several villages including Bolondron, Camilo, Güira de Macurijes, Manolito, Navajas, and Pedroso-Socorro, connected through a network of seven councils. This structure allows access to local services across different areas.
Pedro Betancourt forms a sister city partnership with Nuevo San Juan Parangaricutiro in Mexico, facilitating cultural exchanges between both communities.
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