George Washington, Cuba
Consejo popular in Villa Clara, Cuba
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George Washington, also known as Washington, is a village and ward in Villa Clara Province, Cuba, located in the municipality of Santo Domingo. In 2012, it was inhabited by 2,023 people.[1][2] It is located along the Carretera Central, directly to the east of Manacas, and to the west of the municipal seat of Santo Domingo, both located in the same municipality.[3]
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The entrance to the sugar mill in George Washington, in 2023. | |
.svg)  George Washington Location within Cuba  George Washington Location within Villa Clara Province | |
| Coordinates: 22°35′35.99″N 80°18′57.99″W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Villa Clara |
| Municipality | Santo Domingo |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 2,023 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code | +53-422 |
Name
The village was named after George Washington, a Founding Father and first president of the United States.[1][4] The official name of the ward is “Consejo Popular George Washington”.
