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El Cobre, Cuba
Santiago de Cuba Province · Cuba
El Cobre is a small town in Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba with a population of 4,768. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About El Cobre
El Cobre is a Cuban town and consejo popular of the municipality of Santiago de Cuba, capital of the homonym province, with a population of about 7,000. Mainly known for a Basilica in honour of Our Lady of Charity, the patron saint of Cuba, it was until recently the site of a large copper mine worked by slaves, free coloured people, and for a while by miners from Cornwall.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,768 |
| Population Density | 73 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.0485°, -75.9458° |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
| Country | 🇨🇺 Cuba |
| State / Province | Santiago de Cuba Province |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.1 inches (1,322 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Cobre
El Cobre is a small town in Cuba (Santiago de Cuba Province) with a population of 4,768. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above Cuba avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 65.4 sq mi (169.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0485°N, 75.9458°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1775 | SANTIAGO DE CUBA | Earthquake | — | — | 18 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
El Cobre has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (1.4").
Schools in El Cobre
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminario San Basilio Magno | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Cobre
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in El Cobre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampliación Museo Emilio Bacardí | ||||
| Bacardi Rum Factory | ||||
| Casa Dranguet | ||||
| Casa Memorial Vilma Espín Guillois | ||||
| Casa Natal de Antonio Maceo | ||||
| Casa Natal de Hermanos País | ||||
| Casa Natal de José María Heredia | ||||
| Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca (El Morro) | ||||
| El Escandel | ||||
| Museo "29 de Abril" | ||||
| Museo Abel Santamaría | ||||
| Museo Arquidiocesano | ||||
| Museo de Ambiente Histórico Cubano | ||||
| Museo de la Guerra Hispano Cubano Norteamericana | ||||
| Museo de la Imagen | ||||
| Museo de la Lucha Clandestina | ||||
| Museo de la Música | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval | ||||
| Museo del Ron | ||||
| Museo del Zoo | ||||
| Museo Histórico 26 de Julio | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| Museo Municipal Palma | ||||
| Museo Provincial "Emilio Bacardí Moreau" | ||||
| Sala de Arte Museo "Emilio Bacardí" |
Libraries in El Cobre
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| América Domitro | 0.0 | |||||
| América Domitro | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo Provincial | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo Provincial | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Abel Santamaría | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Seminario Diocesano San Basilio Magno | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Seminario Diocesano San Basilio Magno | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Elvira Cape | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Información Científico Técnica Biblioteca ISPJAM | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Información Científico Técnica Biblioteca ISPJAM | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Cobre
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agromercado | |||||
| Agromercado | |||||
| El Bazar | |||||
| El Bazar | |||||
| El Volga | |||||
| El Volga | |||||
| La Bujia | |||||
| La Bujia | |||||
| Los Pinos | |||||
| MegaCaribe | |||||
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| Mercado Agropecuario | |||||
| Mercado Agropecuario | |||||
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| Mercado climatizado | |||||
| Mercado climatizado | |||||
| Mercado El Avileño | |||||
| Mercado El Rojo | |||||
| Mercado El Rojo | |||||
| Mercado Ferreiro | |||||
| Mercado Ideal | |||||
| Mercado Ideal | |||||
| Mercado Ideal | |||||
| Mercado Ideal "La Galaxia" | |||||
| Mercado Ideal "La Galaxia" | |||||
| Mercado Ideal Jagüey | |||||
| Mercado Ideal Jagüey | |||||
| Mercado Integral Chicharrones | |||||
| Mercado Integral Chicharrones | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal "La Plaza" | |||||
| Micro 7 | |||||
| Versalles | |||||
| Versalles |
Hotels in El Cobre
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Cobre
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in El Cobre
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in El Cobre
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Cobre
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Cobre
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in El Cobre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dispensador de cerveza |
Stadiums & Teams in El Cobre
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Cobre
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Maceo International Airport | SCU | Large Airport |
| Frank Pais International Airport | HOG | Large Airport |
| (Duplicate}Holguín Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport | BYM | Medium Airport |
| Leeward Point Field | NBW | Medium Airport |
| Altagracia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Delicias South Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Mangos de Baragua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San German Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in El Cobre
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Cuba |
Treatment Centers in El Cobre
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fisioterapia Dr. Carlos J Finlay | ||
| Sala de Rehabilitación | ||
| Sala de Rehabilitación | ||
| Sala de Rehabilitación | ||
| Sala de Rehabilitación | ||
| Sala de Rehabilitación | ||
| Sala de Rehabilitación |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Cobre
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basílica Santuario Nacional de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre | |
| Seminario Bautista |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Cuba
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of El Cobre?
El Cobre has a population of 4,768 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 65.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Cobre?
El Cobre 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 80°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches.