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Alacranes, Cuba

Matanzas Province · Cuba

Alacranes is a small city in Matanzas Province, Cuba with a population of 5,843. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

5,843 Population 13/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Alacranes

Alacranes

Alacranes es una localidad cubana del municipio de Unión de Reyes, en la provincia de Matanzas.

People

Population5,843
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population5,843
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates22.7672°, -81.5680°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceMatanzas Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation53.0 inches (1,346 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alacranes

Alacranes is a small city in Cuba (Matanzas Province) with a population of 5,843. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Alacranes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above Cuba avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area446.0 sq mi (1,155.2 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates22.7672°N, 81.5680°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.15"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 29, 2021.

Jan 9, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M5.0 98 km
Jun 29, 2021 5 km E of Soroa, Cuba M4.7 143 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 92 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 44 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 78 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 108 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 96 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 63 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 102 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 114 km
2022 Ian Category 4 195 km
2021 Ida Category 1 143 km
2017 Irma Category 4 95 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 151 km
2008 Ike Category 1 67 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 8 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 293 km
2005 Rita Category 3 126 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 254 km
2004 Charley Category 3 104 km
2002 Lili Category 2 207 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 237 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 83 km
1999 Irene Category 1 132 km
1998 Georges Category 2 121 km
1996 Lili Category 2 41 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 193 km
1985 Kate Category 2 50 km
1982 Alberto Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest

Alacranes has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Alacranes

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hostal Azul Radio jazz, pop MP3

Museums in Alacranes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo al esclavo rebelde
Sociedad Económica Amigos del País

Clinics in Alacranes

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico

Stadiums & Teams in Alacranes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Alacranes

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Gualberto Gomez International AirportVRALarge Airport
Kawama AirportVROMedium Airport
San Nicolás de Bari AirportMedium Airport
Aguacate Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Batabanó AirportSmall Airport
Colón AirportSmall Airport
Giron AirportSmall Airport
Guanamón de Herrera Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Jaguey Grande Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Juan de la Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Managua AirportSmall Airport
Martí Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Mieles Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Nueva Industria Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
San Jose de las Lajas Highway AirstripSmall Airport
Tranqueras Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alacranes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Evangélica Bethel Alacranes

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
28 m (92 ft)

🇨🇺 About Cuba

Capital Havana
Population 11,338,138
Area 110,860 km²
GDP (USD) $107,352,000,000
GDP per capita $9,605
HDI 0.764
Life expectancy 78.1 years
Internet users 71.3%
Urban population 77.1%
Currency CUP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +53
TLD .cu
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Cuba

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 Triumph of the Revolution Triunfo de la Revolución
Jan 2 Victory of Fidel Castro Día de Victoria de las Fuerzas Armadas
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Día de los trabajadores
Jul 25 Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada
Jul 26 Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Día de la Rebeldía Nacional
Jul 27 Day after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada
Oct 10 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alacranes

What is the population of Alacranes?

Alacranes has a population of 5,843 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 446.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alacranes?

Alacranes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.

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