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Cacocum, Cuba

Holguín Province · Cuba

Cacocum is a mid-size city in Holguín Province, Cuba with a population of 42,623. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

42,623 Population 167/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
39.5 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Cacocum

Cacocum

Cacocum is a municipality and town in the Holguín Province of Cuba.

People

Population42,623
Density167/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Population42,623
Population Density167 / sq mi
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Coordinates20.7378°, -76.3257°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceHolguín Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation39.5 inches (1,004 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cacocum

Cacocum is a mid-size city in Cuba (Holguín Province) with a population of 42,623. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 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 39.5 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Cacocum

Cacocum has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.9°C), the coldest is Dec (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1421 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 15.5° / 32.6° 24.2
Feb 24.7°C / 76°F 16.3° / 33.4° 32.6
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 17.7° / 35.4° 39.2
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 19° / 36.8° 62.6
May 27.5°C / 81°F 21.6° / 36.2° 234.5
Jun 27.5°C / 82°F 22.4° / 34.4° 331.6
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 22.5° / 34.4° 103.6
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 22.9° / 34.9° 134.3
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 23° / 34.3° 153.2
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 21.3° / 32.9° 156.3
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 18.9° / 31.3° 110.5
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 17° / 31.3° 38.1
Cacocum 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 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Cuba avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area255.2 sq mi (661.0 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates20.7378°N, 76.3257°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Oct 17, 2024.

Jan 17, 2017 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba M5.8 102 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 115 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 116 km
Sep 4, 1990 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M5.2 123 km
Oct 4, 2010 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.1 141 km
Mar 20, 2010 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.0 148 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 108 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 114 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 106 km
Dec 16, 1999 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.8 131 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 108 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 131 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 119 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 115 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 111 km
Oct 13, 2003 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba M4.6 87 km
May 17, 2020 60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 114 km
Mar 16, 2010 41 km S of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.6 132 km
Jan 25, 2016 32 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 110 km
Oct 17, 2024 37 km S of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 58 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 199 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 198 km
2017 Irma Category 5 143 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 173 km
2015 Joaquin Category 4 299 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 68 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 264 km
2008 Ike Category 4 44 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 164 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 162 km
1998 Georges Category 1 35 km
1996 Lili Category 2 288 km
1985 Kate Category 2 144 km
1980 Allen Category 4 234 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 - - 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.1 in
August 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
November 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in

Cacocum has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Cacocum

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Angel Ramón Reyes - - - -
José Antonio Echeverría - - - -
Manuel Enrique Isla Pérez - - - -
ESBU - - - -
Politécnico - - - -
Centro Estudios Mixto - - - -
Escuela Primaria - - - -
Escuela Rural Primaria - - - -
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Museums in Cacocum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Periquera
La Periquera
La vitrolas
La vitrolas
Museo de Artes
Museo de Artes
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo de Historia Provincial
Museo de Historia Provincial
Museo de la clandestinidad
Museo de la clandestinidad

Libraries in Cacocum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alex Urquiola0.0
Alex Urquiola0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca de la UCMHo0.0
Biblioteca de la UCMHo0.0
Biblioteca Publica0.0
Centro Provincial del Libro0.0

Farmers Markets in Cacocum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Combinado
Combinado
Feria de productos agrícolas
Feria de productos agrícolas
La Marquesita
La Marquesita
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Agropecuario El Mambí
Mercado Agropecuario Integral Sanfield
Mercado Agropecuario Vista Alegre
Mercado Agropecuario Vista Alegre
Mercado Industrial
Mercado Los Libertadores
Mercado Los Libertadores
Mercado varios
Mercado varios
MiPyME Boltaje
MiPyME Pelícano
MiPyME Pelícano
MiPyME Pelícano
MiPyME Pelícano
Plaza Los Chinos
Primero lo Natural
Primero lo Natural

Restaurants in Cacocum

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Periquetón
Paladar
Restaurante Los Pinos

Cinemas in Cacocum

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cine Maceo

Monuments in Cacocum

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Escultura
Monumento a "Antonio Maceo"
Monumento a Antonio Maceo

Clinics in Cacocum

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CM Urgencias
Policlínica Rubén Batista Rubio
Villa El Cocal

Train Stations in Cacocum

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cacocum
Estación de Ferrocarril Maceo
Palomo

Bus Stations in Cacocum

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mini Terminal de Ómnibus "Antonio Maceo"

Gas Stations in Cacocum

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro Cristino
Servicentro Via Bayamo

Stadiums & Teams in Cacocum

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Calixto García

Airports Near Cacocum

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frank Pais International AirportHOGLarge Airport
(Duplicate}Holguín Air Base-Medium Airport
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes AirportBYMMedium Airport
Hermanos Ameijeiras AirportVTUMedium Airport
Altagracia Airport-Small Airport
Bayamo Northwest Airport-Small Airport
Caio Voisan Airport-Small Airport
Cayama Nueva Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Delicias South Airport-Small Airport
Dormitorio Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
El Congo Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Guamo Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Guardalavaca Airport-Small Airport
La Escondida Airport-Small Airport
Lora Airport-Small Airport
Los Mangos de Baragua Airport-Small Airport
Manatí Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Mateo Remas Airport-Small Airport
Puente Guillen Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
San German Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Cacocum

23 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
center municipal of hygiene and epidemiology
Centro Oftalmológico de Holguín
Centro Provincial de Higiene
Clínica de Fisioterapia
Clinica de Fisioterapia y Anestesia
Clínica Dr. Carlos J. Finlay
CM Urgencias
CMU Emilio Bárcenas
Consultorio Médico de Emergencias
Departamento de Anatomía Patológica
Departamento de Planificación Familiar
Hogar Materno 8 de Marzo
La Quinta
Policlínica René Ávila
Policlínico Pedro Díaz Coello
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Salón de Legrado
Sanatorio ITS/VIH Sida
Villa El Cocal
Villa El Quinqué

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cacocum

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
iglesia Pentecostal AD
Iglesia Pentecostal Refugio de Salvación. Asambleas de Dios

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Area
661.0 km² (255.1 mi²)

🇨🇺 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 Cacocum

What is the population of Cacocum?

Cacocum has a population of 42,623 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 167 people per square mile, spread across 255.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cacocum?

Cacocum 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 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches.

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