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Chambas, Cuba

Ciego de Ávila Province · Cuba

Chambas is a small city in Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba with a population of 24,114. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

24,114 Population 81/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Chambas

Chambas

Chambas is a municipality and town in the Ciego de Ávila Province of Cuba. It emerged in 1976 with the new political-administrative division, occupies an area of 770.08 km², including 12 km² of adjacent cays, which ranks it second in the province in terms of surface area. It has a population of 39,085 inhabitants, with a density of 54.5 inhabitants per square kilometer, lower than the provincial average. However, it is one of the municipalities with the highest population density in the province, surpassed only by the municipalities of Ciego de Ávila, Morón, and Florencia.

People

Population24,114
Density81/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population24,114
Population Density81 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates22.1953°, -78.9123°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceCiego de Ávila Province
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,283 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chambas

Chambas is a small city in Cuba (Ciego de Ávila Province) with a population of 24,114. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Chambas

Chambas has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2053 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 14° / 31.8° 24.0
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 15.2° / 33.3° 51.0
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 17.6° / 35.3° 88.7
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 19.1° / 36.6° 79.7
May 27.5°C / 81°F 21.4° / 36.1° 403.8
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 22.9° / 33.6° 555.3
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 23.3° / 33.4° 161.8
Aug 28°C / 82°F 23.7° / 34° 198.9
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 23.3° / 34° 191.2
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 21.4° / 32.7° 169.5
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 18.2° / 30.7° 89.6
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 16.2° / 30.4° 39.5
Chambas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Cuba avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area296.9 sq mi (769.0 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates22.1953°N, 78.9123°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 8, 1996.

Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 131 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
2020 Isaias Category 1 275 km
2017 Irma Category 5 36 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 288 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 187 km
2008 Ike Category 3 112 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 145 km
2005 Rita Category 2 171 km
2002 Lili Category 1 283 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 129 km
1998 Georges Category 2 44 km
1996 Lili Category 2 59 km
1985 Kate Category 2 46 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 156 km
1980 Allen Category 4 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in

Chambas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Chambas

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ESBU José Tey
Escuela Primaria Antonio Maceo
Preuniversitario
Escuela Jesús Espinosa
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Radio Stations near Chambas

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Chambas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo

Farmers Markets in Chambas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Agropecuario

Hotels in Chambas

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colón Hotel

Restaurants in Chambas

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizzería La Italiana

Cafes in Chambas

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Norte
Rapido El Laurel

Cinemas in Chambas

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Maisinicú

Clinics in Chambas

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico Camilo Cienfuegos
Policlínico Julio Castillo

Train Stations in Chambas

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adelaida
Adelaida
Chambas

Bus Stations in Chambas

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Terminal
CU #552811091
Terminal de Ómnibus Chambas

Gas Stations in Chambas

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oro Negro Falla
Servicentro El Asiento
Servicentro El Triángulo

Banks in Chambas

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco Popular de Ahorro

Stadiums & Teams in Chambas

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Airports Near Chambas

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jardines Del Rey AirportCCCMedium Airport
Máximo Gómez AirportAVIMedium Airport
Chiquitico Fabregat AirportSmall Airport
Cupeyes Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
El Asiento Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
El Jibaro AirportSmall Airport
Falla Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Florida AirportSmall Airport
Jatibonico South AirportSmall Airport
La Crisis Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
La Olivia Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Las Brujas AirportBWWSmall Airport
Las Guasimas AirportSmall Airport
Las Obas AirportSmall Airport
Los Galleguitos East AirportSmall Airport
Los Tamarindos AirportSmall Airport
Maria Rayes AirportSmall Airport
Mayajigua AirportMJGSmall Airport
Morón Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Punta Alegre AirportSmall Airport
Reyes Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Sancti Spiritus AirportUSSSmall Airport
Turiguanó AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chambas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
ETECSA;Correos de cuba

Treatment Centers in Chambas

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chambas

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelical Church Los Pinos Nuevos
Iglesia Católica

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
40 m (131 ft)
Area
769.0 km² (296.8 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 Chambas

What is the population of Chambas?

Chambas has a population of 24,114 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 296.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chambas?

Chambas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches.

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