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Banes, Cuba

Holguín Province · Cuba

Banes is a mid-size city in Holguín Province, Cuba with a population of 53,104. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

53,104 Population 10,272/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Banes

Banes

Banes is a municipality and city in the Holguín Province of Cuba. Banes was an important area for the native Taino people before the conquest by Columbus.

People

Population53,104
Density10,272/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population53,104
Population Density10,272 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates20.9612°, -75.7220°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceHolguín Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,119 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Banes

Banes is a mid-size city in Cuba (Holguín Province) with a population of 53,104. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Banes

Banes has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 3054 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.3° 65.3
Feb 25.1°C / 77°F 21.5° / 29.2° 66.3
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 22.3° / 30.1° 80.7
Apr 26.2°C / 79°F 22.9° / 31.7° 162.1
May 27.2°C / 81°F 24.7° / 31.5° 436.5
Jun 28°C / 82°F 25.7° / 31.1° 814.7
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 26.6° / 31.1° 272.3
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 26.7° / 31.6° 289.5
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 26.6° / 32° 299.8
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 25.6° / 31.5° 294.8
Nov 26.8°C / 80°F 23.9° / 30.1° 195.6
Dec 25.6°C / 78°F 22.6° / 29° 76.9
Banes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Cuba avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density10,272/sq mi
Coordinates20.9612°N, 75.7220°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Oct 17, 2024.

Dec 28, 1998 31 km ENE of Moa, Cuba M5.6 111 km
Mar 20, 2010 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.6 149 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 139 km
Sep 4, 1990 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M5.2 129 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 143 km
Oct 4, 2010 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.1 133 km
Mar 20, 2010 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.0 139 km
Jan 5, 1999 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.9 100 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 134 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 133 km
Dec 16, 1999 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.8 140 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 148 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 146 km
Jan 5, 1999 23 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.7 98 km
Jul 5, 2010 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M4.7 143 km
Apr 25, 2017 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.7 149 km
Jan 25, 2016 32 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 137 km
Oct 13, 2003 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba M4.6 76 km
Mar 16, 2010 41 km S of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.6 146 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 4 11 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 153 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 142 km
2017 Irma Category 5 110 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 107 km
2015 Joaquin Category 4 245 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 7 km
2011 Irene Category 3 239 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 228 km
2008 Ike Category 4 16 km
2008 Paloma Category 3 227 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 225 km
1998 Georges Category 1 34 km
1996 Lili Category 2 287 km
1995 Erin Category 1 295 km
1985 Kate Category 2 119 km
1980 Allen Category 4 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1775 SANTIAGO DE CUBA Earthquake - - 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.1 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in

Banes has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.6") and March the driest (1.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Banes

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro Universitario Municipal Banes University - ,
Filial de Ciencias Médicas Banes University - ,
Filial de Ciencias Médicas Banes University - ,

Schools in Banes

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Héroes de Girón - - - -
Secundaria Básica Manuel Ascunce - - - -
Escuela Primaria - - - -
Escuela Primaria Félix Varela Morales - - - -
Escuela Primaria Héroes del Moncada - - - -
Escuela Primaria - - - -
Campamento Exploradores - - - -
Centro Mixto Juan Pedro Carbó - - - -
Escuela Primaria Armando Tamayo - - - -
Escuela Primaria Pozo Blanco - - - -
Escuela de Oficios José Martí - - - -
Héroes De Girón - - - -
Escuela Primaria Abel Santamaría - - - -
Escuela - - - -
Escuela Primaria - - - -
Instituto Educativo Rural - - - -
ESBU Conrado Benítez - - - -
IPU Juan George Soto Cuesta - - - -
Escuela Primaria - - - -
Escuela Primaria - - - -
Escuela Primaria - - - -
Escuela Primaria - - - -
Rubén Bravo - - - -
Preuniversitario - - - -
Semi Internado Hector Guidi Norat - - - -
ESBU Cándido Grass - - - -
José Martí - - - -
Dionisio San Roman - - - -
Escuela Primaria Ciro Redondo García - - - -
Escuela Primaria Quintín Bandera - - - -
Centro Politécnico y Mixto 10 de Octubre - - - -
Escuela Territorial Primaria Raúl Llanos Lauzao - - - -
Centro Mixto Capitán San Luis - - - -
Escuela Primaria - - - -
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Radio Stations near Banes

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Banes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Comandancia Columna 16 Enrique Hard Dávalos
Museo Arqueológico Indocubano "Baní"
Museo El Cohete
Sala de Historia Boca de Samá
Taíno Village

Libraries in Banes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Octavio de la Concepción0.0

Farmers Markets in Banes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bodega La Placita
Mercado Agropecuario El Bosque
MiPyME LiuBat
MiPyME Osmanito
Placita
Placita
Placita
Placita
Placita Mamey
Plasita
Punto de Venta CCS Fernando de Dios
VELOCONslr

Restaurants in Banes

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Don Carlos
El Bayamo
El Colonial
El Latino
El Milenium
La Parrillada
Mar Azul
Motel Baní
Pizzería Il Ponte
Ranchón

Cafes in Banes

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería carretera nueva
Casa del Batido
El Crillo

Cinemas in Banes

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hanoi

Theatres in Banes

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salón de reuniones

Castles in Banes

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palacio de los Matrimonios

Clinics in Banes

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Higiene y Epidemiología
Consultorio Médico de la Familia
Policlínico Cesar Fornet
Policlínico Darío Calzadilla
Policlínico Los Ángeles

Dentists in Banes

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental
Prótesis

Veterinaries in Banes

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Veterinaria
Gardelis y Yunelvis - Veterinario

Train Stations in Banes

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ferrobús
Macabí

Bus Stations in Banes

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Ómnibus

Gas Stations in Banes

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Diesel
Servicentro Banes

Banks in Banes

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco Popular de Ahorro

Gyms in Banes

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CU #12495148620
CU #7317267130
El Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Banes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Banes

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frank Pais International AirportHOGLarge Airport
(Duplicate}Holguín Air Base-Medium Airport
Altagracia Airport-Small Airport
Delicias South Airport-Small Airport
Guardalavaca Airport-Small Airport
Lora Airport-Small Airport
Los Mangos de Baragua Airport-Small Airport
San German Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Banes

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo
Correos de Cuba

Treatment Centers in Banes

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación Integral
Sala de Rehabilitación y Fisioterapia

Churches & Religious Organizations in Banes

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Amigos Cuaqueros
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Iglesia Bautista
Iglesia Bautista Emanuel
Nuestra Señora de la Caridad
Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Area
762.0 km² (294.1 mi²)
Founded
1887
Twinned With
Sant Vicenç dels Horts

🇨🇺 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 Banes

What is the population of Banes?

Banes has a population of 53,104 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 10,272 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Banes?

Banes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches.

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