City of Colón in the province of Matanzas Republic of Cuba (1836)
The City of Colón, located in the province of Matanzas, Cuba was founded on 8th of August 1836 (it is 172 years old as 2008) and was named at the beginning as "Nueva Bermeja" Population in 2004 about 72.000 inhabitants or 72,000.00
The population make up was: blacks, mixed, chinese, caucasian europeans (swiss, french, spaniards) and creole people (born in the island)
Colon has one of the oldest statues in 'Central Park or liberty Park' dedicated to Christopher Columbus; the monument is surrounded by 4 gilded bronze lions.
Feb 18, 2008
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