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Alquízar, Cuba

Artemisa · Cuba

Alquízar is a small city in Artemisa, Cuba with a population of 15,275. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

15,275 Population 6,912/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
57.4 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Alquízar

Alquízar

Alquízar is a town and municipality in the Artemisa Province of Cuba.

People

Population15,275
Density6,912/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain57.4 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population15,275
Population Density6,912 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates22.8052°, -82.5839°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceArtemisa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation57.4 inches (1,459 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alquízar

Alquízar is a small city in Cuba (Artemisa) with a population of 15,275. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 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 57.4 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Alquízar

Alquízar has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (29°C), the coldest is Jan (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1187 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 14.7° / 30.5° 22.0
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 16.1° / 31.9° 35.3
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 18° / 33.4° 47.5
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 19.8° / 34.6° 53.1
May 28.4°C / 83°F 22.4° / 35.2° 104.4
Jun 28.5°C / 83°F 24.1° / 34.4° 248.8
Jul 28.9°C / 84°F 24.6° / 34° 137.7
Aug 29°C / 84°F 25.1° / 34.1° 188.0
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 23.8° / 34° 171.4
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 22.5° / 32.4° 75.5
Nov 25.3°C / 78°F 19.7° / 31.1° 63.0
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 17.1° / 30.1° 40.9
Alquízar 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 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Cuba avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density6,912/sq mi
Coordinates22.8052°N, 82.5839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 29, 2021 5 km E of Soroa, Cuba M4.7 39 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 123 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 17 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 239 km
2022 Ian Category 4 96 km
2021 Ida Category 1 78 km
2018 Michael Category 2 267 km
2017 Irma Category 4 165 km
2010 Paula Category 1 242 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 70 km
2008 Ike Category 2 40 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 54 km
2005 Rita Category 4 139 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 213 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 220 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 290 km
2004 Charley Category 3 12 km
2002 Lili Category 2 148 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 173 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 151 km
1999 Irene Category 1 117 km
1998 Georges Category 2 179 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Driest

Alquízar has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Alquízar

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Antiguo IPUEC Rumania
Antiguo IPUEC Emeterio Betances
Antiguo IPUEC Victoria de Jijiga
Antigua ESBEC Camilo Cienfuegos
Antiguo IPUEC Alexandra Kollantai
Antigua ESBEC URSS
Antigua ESBEC Mártires de Bolivia
ESBU Camilo Cienfuegos
Secundaria Básica Felipe Herrera
Enrique Hart
Preuniversitario Revolución de Octubre
IPUEC Celia Sánchez Manduley
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Radio Stations near Alquízar

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CubanFlow Radio cuban music, latin pop MP3 128 kbps
ROMANCE106 MP3 192 kbps
Neonradioxl latino MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Alquízar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Former Soviet SIGINT Headquarters
Museo de los Exvotos
Museo de Medicina Tropical Dr. Carlos J. Finlay
Museo de Santiago de Las Vegas
Museo del Campesinado Cubano
Museo del Ferrocarril
Museo del Humor
Museo Municipal
Museo Municipal de Boyeros
Museo Municipal de Guanajay
Museo Municipal Manuel Isidro Méndez

Libraries in Alquízar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antonio Maceo0.0
Biblioteca CUJAE0.0
Biblioteca CUJAE0.0
Biblioteca CUJAE0.0
Biblioteca CUJAE0.0
Biblioteca CUJAE0.0
Biblioteca Provincial Ciro Redondo0.0
Biblioteca Sucursal Conrado Benítez0.0
Biblioteca Sucursal Conrado Benítez0.0
Biblioteca Sucursal Ramón Herrera0.0
Biblioteca Sucursal Ramón Herrera0.0
Biblioteca UCI0.0
Más Luz0.0
Más Luz0.0

Farmers Markets in Alquízar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arístides
Arístides
Arístides
Bodega de Guayabal
Bodegon de Mario
Calle Ancha
Cupet KM 27 y 1/2
Cupet KM 27 y 1/2
Feria Productos Agricola
La central
Mercadito
Mercadito "Viky"
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Agropecuario Estatal
Mercado de La Güinera
Mercado de La Güinera
Mercado de La Güinera
Mercado de La Güinera
Mercado de La Güinera
Mercado Ideal
Mercado Ideal
Minimax
Minimax
Minimax
Minimax

Restaurants in Alquízar

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

paladar

Theatres in Alquízar

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Antonio Maceo

Monuments in Alquízar

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antonio Maceo Grajales

Clinics in Alquízar

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico Gabriel Cubría
Puesto Médico

Dentists in Alquízar

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CU #4640597201

Train Stations in Alquízar

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alquízar
Estación Alquízar

Bus Stations in Alquízar

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parqueo Ómnibus

Gas Stations in Alquízar

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro Alquízar

Breweries in Alquízar

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza
Cerveza dispensada
Cerveza Dispensada

Stadiums & Teams in Alquízar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Alquízar

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
José Martí International AirportHAVLarge Airport
Playa Baracoa AirportUPBMedium Airport
San Nicolás de Bari AirportMedium Airport
Aguacate Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Alturas AirportSmall Airport
Artemisa AirportSmall Airport
Batabanó AirportSmall Airport
Branas Agricultural Aviation AirportSmall Airport
Cayajabo AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad Libertad AirportSmall Airport
El Francés Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Güira de Melena AirportSmall Airport
Juan de la Cruz AirportSmall Airport
La Asunción Agricultural Aviation AirportSmall Airport
La Cubana Agricultural Aviation AirportSmall Airport
La Francia AirfieldSmall Airport
Los Zagales Agricultural Aviation AirportSmall Airport
Managua AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio de los Baños AirfieldSmall Airport
San Jose de las Lajas Highway AirstripSmall Airport
San Pedro Highway AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Fe AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Alquízar

11 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Comunitario Salud Mental de Boyeros
Fisioterapeuta
Hogar Materno
Hogar Materno
Hospital Nacional de Rehabilitación Julio Díaz
Sala de fisioterapia
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sanatorio San Juan de Dios
Sanatorio San Juan de Dios
Sanatorio San Juan de Dios
Sanatorio San Juan de Dios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alquízar

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia Liga Evangélica de Cuba

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
21 m (69 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 Alquízar

What is the population of Alquízar?

Alquízar has a population of 15,275 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 6,912 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alquízar?

Alquízar 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 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.4 inches.

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