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Contramaestre, Cuba

Santiago de Cuba Province · Cuba

Contramaestre is a mid-size city in Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba with a population of 70,438. Elevation: 374 ft (114 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

70,438 Population 13,265/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
50.9 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Contramaestre

Contramaestre

Contramaestre is a Cuban town and municipality in the Santiago de Cuba Province.

People

Population70,438
Density13,265/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Population70,438
Population Density13,265 / sq mi
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Coordinates20.2988°, -76.2451°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceSantiago de Cuba Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation50.9 inches (1,292 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Contramaestre

Contramaestre is a mid-size city in Cuba (Santiago de Cuba Province) with a population of 70,438. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Contramaestre

Contramaestre 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
Contramaestre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Cuba avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density13,265/sq mi
Coordinates20.2988°N, 76.2451°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 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 62 km
Mar 20, 2010 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.6 118 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 66 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 66 km
Sep 4, 1990 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M5.2 80 km
Oct 4, 2010 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.1 103 km
Mar 20, 2010 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.0 110 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 59 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 57 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 72 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 128 km
Dec 16, 1999 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.8 86 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 67 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 107 km
Jul 5, 2010 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M4.7 112 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 87 km
Apr 25, 2017 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.7 109 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 66 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 70 km
May 17, 2020 60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 67 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 26 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 182 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 231 km
2017 Irma Category 5 191 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 188 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 34 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 229 km
2008 Ike Category 4 93 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 181 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 134 km
1998 Georges Category 1 61 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 276 km
1985 Kate Category 2 191 km
1980 Allen Category 5 191 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 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
May 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in

Contramaestre has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Contramaestre

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sede Docente América I
Orlando Pantoja
ESBU Rodolfo Rodríguez Benítez
Escuela Primaria Frank País
Centro Mixto Willy Valcarcel Portales
Escuela Primaria José A. Morales
Politécnico
Escuela Primaria Tony Alomá Serrano
ESBU José Tey
Escuela Primaria Arquímedes Colina Antúnez
Manuel Ascunce Domenech
ESBU Rodolfo Rodríguez Benítez
Escuela Primaria Arquímedes Colina Antúnez
Escuela Militar Camilo Cienfuegos
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Radio Stations near Contramaestre

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Contramaestre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo III Frente
Museo Municipal Jiguaní
Museo Municipal Palma

Libraries in Contramaestre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Contramaestre0.0
Biblioteca Pública Santa Rita0.0

Farmers Markets in Contramaestre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Los Cantiles
Mercado Agropecuario La Majagua
Mercado Ideal

Hotels in Contramaestre

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caribeño
Villa El Salton

Restaurants in Contramaestre

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Español
La Epoca
Paladar "Berbe"
Restaurant El Ferroviario
Restaurante

Cinemas in Contramaestre

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Belic
Cine Maffo

Monuments in Contramaestre

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mausoleo a los Caídos en el III Frente
Monumento a José Martí. Sitio de su caida.

Clinics in Contramaestre

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hogar Materno Contramaestre
Policlínico América I
Policlínico América I Módulo Docente
Policlínico América II

Train Stations in Contramaestre

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baire
Contramaestre
Xavier

Bus Stations in Contramaestre

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de autobuses y camiones.
Terminal de Ómnibus
Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales de Contramaestre

Gas Stations in Contramaestre

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CUPET Contramaestre 2
Servicentro El Serrano

Banks in Contramaestre

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio

Gyms in Contramaestre

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CU #6116695699

Stadiums & Teams in Contramaestre

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Contramaestre

15 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
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
Guamo Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
La Escondida AirportSmall Airport
Los Mangos de Baragua AirportSmall Airport
San German AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Contramaestre

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de correos Contramaestre

Treatment Centers in Contramaestre

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación América I
Sala de Rehabilitación América II

Churches & Religious Organizations in Contramaestre

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Bautista
Iglesia Bautista LOS OLIVOS
Templo Bautista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana

Around Contramaestre

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 12
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 4
Restaurants 5
Cafes 1
Bars 1
Banks 1
Hotels 1
Libraries 1
Parks 5
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Contramaestre

3 places within 15 km

🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Galería Contramaestre
⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • El Yarey
  • • Sierra Las Ánimas

🇨🇺 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 Contramaestre

What is the population of Contramaestre?

Contramaestre has a population of 70,438 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 13,265 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Contramaestre?

Contramaestre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.

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