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Cauto Cristo, Cuba

Granma Province · Cuba

Cauto Cristo is a small city in Granma Province, Cuba with a population of 21,159. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

21,159 Population 100/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
40.4 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Cauto Cristo

Cauto Cristo

Cauto Cristo is a municipality and town in the Granma Province of Cuba. It is located on the banks of the Río Cauto, in the western part of the province, bordering the provinces of Holguín and Las Tunas.

People

Population21,159
Density100/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Population21,159
Population Density100 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates20.5571°, -76.4727°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceGranma Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation40.4 inches (1,027 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cauto Cristo

Cauto Cristo is a small city in Cuba (Granma Province) with a population of 21,159. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 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 40.4 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Cauto Cristo

Cauto Cristo 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
Cauto Cristo 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 263 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 40.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Cuba avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area212.4 sq mi (550.0 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates20.5571°N, 76.4727°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 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 79 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 102 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 101 km
Sep 4, 1990 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M5.2 117 km
Oct 4, 2010 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.1 139 km
Mar 20, 2010 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.0 146 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 95 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 91 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 92 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 85 km
Dec 16, 1999 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.8 123 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 99 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 105 km
Jul 5, 2010 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M4.7 148 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 134 km
Apr 25, 2017 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.7 146 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 108 km
May 17, 2020 60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 94 km
Oct 13, 2003 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba M4.6 91 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 57 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 209 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 223 km
2017 Irma Category 5 161 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 197 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 71 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 264 km
2008 Ike Category 4 60 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 151 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 139 km
1998 Georges Category 1 51 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 298 km
1985 Kate Category 2 168 km
1980 Allen Category 4 211 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 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in

Cauto Cristo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Cauto Cristo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Carlos Manuel de Céspedes
Casa de la Nacionalidad
Maqueta de Bayamo
Museo de Cera
Museo Municipal Jiguaní
Museo Provincial
Museum Birth place Carlos Manuel de Céspedes

Libraries in Cauto Cristo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Santa Rita0.0

Farmers Markets in Cauto Cristo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agromercado
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Agropecuario Chapuzón
Mercado Agropecuario La Majagua
Vegetales

Cinemas in Cauto Cristo

3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sala de TV
Sala de TV
Sala de TV

Gas Stations in Cauto Cristo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro 1ro de Mayo

Breweries in Cauto Cristo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Plaza
Cervecería Plaza
Cerveza
Cerveza

Stadiums & Teams in Cauto Cristo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cauto Cristo

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Maceo International AirportSCULarge Airport
Frank Pais International AirportHOGLarge Airport
(Duplicate}Holguín Air BaseMedium Airport
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes AirportBYMMedium Airport
Hermanos Ameijeiras AirportVTUMedium Airport
Sierra Maestra International AirportMZOMedium Airport
Altagracia AirportSmall Airport
Bayamo Northwest AirportSmall Airport
Caio Voisan AirportSmall Airport
Cayama Nueva Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Corral de Rio AirportSmall Airport
Delicias South AirportSmall Airport
Dormitorio Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
El Congo Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Guamo Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Guardalavaca AirportSmall Airport
La Escondida AirportSmall Airport
Lora AirportSmall Airport
Los Mangos de Baragua AirportSmall Airport
Mateo Remas AirportSmall Airport
Puente Guillen Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
San German AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Cauto Cristo

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Villa El Cocal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cauto Cristo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
SDA Church Cauto Cristo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
50 m (164 ft)
Area
550.0 km² (212.3 mi²)
Twinned With
Pareto

🇨🇺 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 Cauto Cristo

What is the population of Cauto Cristo?

Cauto Cristo has a population of 21,159 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 212.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cauto Cristo?

Cauto Cristo 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 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches.

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