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Baracoa, Cuba
Guantánamo Province · Cuba
Baracoa is a mid-size city in Guantánamo Province, Cuba with a population of 48,362. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Baracoa
Baracoa, whose full original name is Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Baracoa, is a municipality and city in Guantánamo Province near the eastern tip of Cuba. The area was visited by Admiral Christopher Columbus on November 27, 1492, and a settlement founded by the first governor of Cuba, the Spanish conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar on August 15, 1511. It is the oldest Spanish settlement in Cuba and was its first capital.
People
Climate
| Population | 48,362 |
| Population Density | 4,220 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.3471°, -74.4962° |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
| Country | 🇨🇺 Cuba |
| State / Province | Guantánamo Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 101.7 inches (2,583 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Baracoa
Baracoa is a mid-size city in Cuba (Guantánamo Province) with a population of 48,362. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.7 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.
Climate in Baracoa
Baracoa has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.9°C), the coldest is Feb (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 959 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Cuba avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 154 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.3471°N, 74.4962°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1887 | MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS | Earthquake | - | - | 73 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 13.0 in |
Baracoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in February to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 101.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.8") and March the driest (5.3").
Colleges & Universities in Baracoa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Universitario Baracoa | University | - | , |
| Universidad de Ciencias Médicas | University | - | , |
Schools in Baracoa
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra | - | - | - | - |
| Manuel fuentes borges | - | - | - | - |
| IPU Julio Antonio Mella | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Ho Chi Minh | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Wilber Galano | - | - | - | - |
| Preuniversitario | - | - | - | - |
| Félix Varela y Morales Pedagogical Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Camilo Cienfuegos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Constatino Lorez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Germán Grimón Figueroa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Patricio Sierralta | - | - | - | - |
| CP Desembarco por Duaba | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Glicerio Blanco Lóres | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Baracoa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Baracoa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Combatiente | ||||
| Fuerte Matachín | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico La Cueva Del Paraiso | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico"Cacique Hatuey" | ||||
| Ship - Playa Duaba | ||||
| The Russian lady of Baracoa museum's |
Libraries in Baracoa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raúl Gómez Garcías | 0.0 |
Hotels in Baracoa
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Baracoa
41 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Baracoa
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Baracoa
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Baracoa
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Baracoa
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Baracoa
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Baracoa
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Baracoa
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Baracoa
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Baracoa
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Baracoa
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Baracoa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Baracoa
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Rizo Airport | BCA | Medium Airport |
| Leeward Point Field | NBW | Medium Airport |
| Mariana Grajales Airport | GAO | Medium Airport |
| Orestes Acosta Airport | MOA | Medium Airport |
| Alfredo Noa Díaz Airport | UMA | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Baracoa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficinas de Correos Baracoa |
Treatment Centers in Baracoa
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sala de Rehabilitación Física Turey |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Baracoa
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 2da Iglesia Bautista | |
| 5ta Iglesia Bautista | |
| Basílica Menor e Iglesia Parroquial Mayor de Nuestra Señora de Asunción | |
| COGIC | |
| Gh | |
| Iglesia Bautista | |
| Iglesia Liga Evangélica de Cuba | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal "Asamblea de Dios" El Santuario | |
| Methodist church |
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What is the population of Baracoa?
Baracoa has a population of 48,362 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 4,220 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Baracoa?
Baracoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.7 inches.