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Colón, Cuba

Matanzas Province · Cuba

Colón is a mid-size city in Matanzas Province, Cuba with a population of 63,882. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

63,882 Population 13,199/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
55.2 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Colón

Colón

Colón är en ort i Kuba. Den ligger i provinsen Matanzas, i den nordvästra delen av landet, 160 km öster om huvudstaden Havanna. Colón ligger 58 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 63 882.

People

Population63,882
Density13,199/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain55.2 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population63,882
Population Density13,199 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates22.7206°, -80.9049°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceMatanzas Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation55.2 inches (1,401 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colón

Colón is a mid-size city in Cuba (Matanzas Province) with a population of 63,882. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Colón

Colón has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.5°C), the coldest is Dec (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1248 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 12.8° / 32.6° 18.4
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 14.5° / 34.2° 31.5
Mar 26°C / 79°F 16.7° / 35.7° 35.6
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 18.9° / 37.3° 50.5
May 28.4°C / 83°F 21.4° / 37.6° 140.1
Jun 28°C / 82°F 22.9° / 35.3° 266.4
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 23.3° / 34.7° 137.7
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 23.7° / 35.2° 172.3
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 22.9° / 35.3° 179.0
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 21° / 33.6° 116.2
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 18° / 31.9° 60.9
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 15.1° / 31.3° 39.4
Colón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Cuba avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density13,199/sq mi
Coordinates22.7206°N, 80.9049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.54"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 30, 2017.

Jan 9, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M5.0 54 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 50 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 73 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 41 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 64 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 48 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 77 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 57 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 43 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 164 km
2022 Ian Category 4 260 km
2021 Ida Category 1 197 km
2017 Irma Category 4 72 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 206 km
2008 Ike Category 1 95 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 41 km
2005 Rita Category 3 120 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 287 km
2004 Charley Category 3 168 km
2002 Lili Category 2 225 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 262 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 47 km
1999 Irene Category 1 179 km
1998 Georges Category 2 98 km
1996 Lili Category 2 37 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 228 km
1985 Kate Category 2 28 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 249 km
1980 Allen Category 5 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest

Colón has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Colón

Institution Type Founded Website
Filial de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Matanzas University

Schools in Colón

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Pedagógica Coco Peredo
Círculo Infantil Pinitos XX Aniversario
Escuela Primaria Luz y Caballeros
Escuela Primaria Enrique Hart
Escuela Primaria Eduardo René Chibás y Ribas
ESBU
ESBU Antonio Rodríguez
Preuniversitario Manuel Ascunce Domenech
Escuela de Educación Especial Juan Manuel Fernández Duque
René Fraga Moreno
Centro Mixto Julio Padrón Armenteros
Escuela Primaria Josefa Alvarez
ESBU José Martí
Escuela Primaria 26 de julio
IPU Leonel Fraguela
Julio Reyes Cairo
Escuela de Economía
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Museums in Colón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo "José Ramón Zulueta"
Museo Los Arabos
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Colón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca pública Modesto Torres0.0
María Villar Buceta0.0

Hotels in Colón

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gran Hotel Caridad
Santiago - Habana

Restaurants in Colón

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Faro Amarillio
Español

Cafes in Colón

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetaria

Cinemas in Colón

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canal
Venus

Monuments in Colón

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a Cristóbal Colón
Monumento a José Martí
Panteón Mártires de la Independencia

Clinics in Colón

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico Dr. Carlos J. Finlay

Dentists in Colón

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Estomatológica 27 de Noviembre

Train Stations in Colón

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antigua Estación de Trenes
Banagüises
Colón
Colón

Bus Stations in Colón

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Station. Destinations within Matanzas Province
Bus Station. Destinations within Matanzas Province and beyond to other Provinces
CU #643424754
Trucks and Taxis to towns within the province

Gas Stations in Colón

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gilberto E.
Oro Negro El Caribe
Oro Negro El Cosmo
Servicentro Circuito Norte

Banks in Colón

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco Popular de Ahorro
People's Saving Bank (BPA)

Gyms in Colón

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pista

Stadiums & Teams in Colón

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Airports Near Colón

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Gualberto Gomez International AirportVRALarge Airport
Jaime Gonzalez AirportCFGMedium Airport
Kawama AirportVROMedium Airport
Colón AirportSmall Airport
Giron AirportSmall Airport
Jaguey Grande Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Las Glorias AirportSmall Airport
Las Nuevas Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Los Arabos Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Martí Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Mieles Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Nueva Industria Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Tranqueras Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Colón

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación
Clínica de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colón

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biblical Church of Jesus Christ (1689 Confessional Reformed Baptist Church)
Casa de reunión de Los Testigos de Jehová
Casa de Reunión de los Testigos de Jehová
Casa de reunión de los Testigos de Jehová
Iglesia Liga Evangélica de Cuba
Primera Iglesia Bautista de Colón Cristo Redentor

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
58 m (190 ft)

Around Colón

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 19
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 4
Restaurants 3
Cafes 1
Bars 2
Supermarkets 1
Banks 2
Museums 1
Hotels 2
Parks 7
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 6

🇨🇺 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 Colón

What is the population of Colón?

Colón has a population of 63,882 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 13,199 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colón?

Colón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.

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