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Havana overview
Havana (orange) and the other large cities of Cuba
Havana lies in Cuba at 23.13°N, 82.38°W, about 41 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Havana (UTC-4); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Cuba: the next largest cities are Santiago de Cuba (555,865), Camagüey (347,562), Holguín (319,102). Together, the three largest cities hold 28.2% of the national population.
The nearest large city is San José de las Lajas, about 30 km away, followed by Güira de Melena (39 km).
Cuba as a whole has a live population of 10,879,547 (-0.4% a year) and ranks #88 of 238 countries — see the Cuba population page for the full statistics and the Cuba atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Havana
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| San José de las Lajas Mayabeque | 30 km | 54,847 |
| Güira de Melena Artemisa | 39 km | 69,879 |
| Güines Mayabeque | 49 km | 68,935 |
| Artemisa Artemisa | 52 km | 68,073 |
| Matanzas Matanzas Province | 82 km | 146,733 |
| Jagüey Grande Matanzas Province | 145 km | 54,363 |
| Pinar del Río Pinar del Río | 156 km | 186,990 |
| Colón Matanzas Province | 158 km | 63,882 |
Largest cities in Cuba
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HavanaCapital | Havana | 2,163,824 |
| 2 | Santiago de Cuba | Santiago de Cuba Province | 555,865 |
| 3 | Camagüey | Camagüey | 347,562 |
| 4 | Holguín | Holguín Province | 319,102 |
| 5 | Guantánamo | Guantánamo Province | 272,801 |
| 6 | Santa Clara | Villa Clara Province | 250,512 |
| 7 | Las Tunas | Las Tunas Province | 203,684 |
| 8 | Bayamo | Granma Province | 192,632 |
| 9 | Pinar del Río | Pinar del Río | 186,990 |
| 10 | Cienfuegos | Cienfuegos Province | 186,644 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Havana?
Havana has about 2,163,824 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Havana the capital of Cuba?
Yes — Havana is the national capital of Cuba.
How big is Havana compared with the rest of Cuba?
Its 2,163,824 residents are 19.9% of the 10,879,547 people living in Cuba today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Havana?
In Cuba, at latitude 23.13 and longitude -82.38, 41 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include San José de las Lajas (30 km), Güira de Melena (39 km), Güines (49 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Havana Population 2026 — Cuba. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/cuba/havana/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/cuba/havana/">Havana Population 2026 — Cuba</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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