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Encrucijada, Cuba

Villa Clara Province · Cuba

Encrucijada is a small city in Villa Clara Province, Cuba with a population of 26,155. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

26,155 Population 73/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
54.8 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Encrucijada

Encrucijada

Encrucijada is a municipality and town in the Villa Clara Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1850 and established as a municipality in 1910.

People

Population26,155
Density73/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain54.8 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population26,155
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates22.6180°, -79.8660°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceVilla Clara Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation54.8 inches (1,393 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Encrucijada

Encrucijada is a small city in Cuba (Villa Clara Province) with a population of 26,155. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Encrucijada

Encrucijada has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1449 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 13.4° / 31.9° 18.7
Feb 24°C / 75°F 15.2° / 33° 40.4
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 17.1° / 35.2° 43.0
Apr 27°C / 81°F 18.9° / 36.9° 55.6
May 27.5°C / 81°F 21.2° / 36.3° 210.8
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 22.9° / 33.5° 336.9
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 23.5° / 33.2° 142.2
Aug 28°C / 82°F 23.9° / 33.8° 168.7
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 23° / 33.8° 176.3
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 20.9° / 32.6° 141.0
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.8° 75.9
Dec 23°C / 73°F 15.9° / 30.1° 39.5
Encrucijada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Cuba avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area356.5 sq mi (923.4 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates22.6180°N, 79.8660°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 16, 2015.

Jan 9, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M5.0 108 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 111 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 117 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 105 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 102 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 106 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 105 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 244 km
2021 Ida Category 1 293 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 291 km
2017 Irma Category 5 32 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 286 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 278 km
2008 Ike Category 2 132 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 102 km
2005 Rita Category 2 113 km
2004 Charley Category 3 261 km
2002 Lili Category 2 268 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 36 km
1999 Irene Category 1 272 km
1998 Georges Category 2 60 km
1996 Lili Category 2 19 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 283 km
1985 Kate Category 2 36 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 195 km
1980 Allen Category 4 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in

Encrucijada has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Encrucijada

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto José Alberto Capdevila
ESBU Abel Santamaría
Escuela Primaria Roberto Coco Peredo
IPE Protesta de Baraguá
Centro de Aislamiento
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Museums in Encrucijada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura
Casa de la Ciudad
Casa Natal Abel Santamaría
Casino Español
Che Guevara Mausoleum
Fábrica de Tabacos Constantino Pérez Carrodegua
Museo de Artes Decorativas
Museo Municipal
Museo Municipal
Museo Provincial Abel Santamaria Cuadrado
Sala de Historia
Tren blindado
Tren blindado
Tren blindado
Tren blindado

Libraries in Encrucijada

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alejo Campentier0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Publica Juan Bruno Zayas0.0
Juan Bruno Zayas0.0
Martí Library0.0
Sala de Lectura José Martí0.0

Farmers Markets in Encrucijada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Candonga de catres
Complejo de mercados 12 Plantas
Complejo de mercados 12 Plantas
Cuentapropistas (Candonga)
Cuentapropistas San Cristobal
La cadena
La Plaza
La Pomarrosa
La Pomarrosa
Los Pilongos
Mercado 8 de Octubre
Mercado agropecuario
Mercado Buen Viaje
Mercado Buen Viaje
Mercado Buen Viaje
Mercado de oferta y demanda
Mercado La Selecta
MiPyME
MiPyME
Pista José Martí
Plaza 26 de Julio
Plaza La Rivera

Restaurants in Encrucijada

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizzería

Cinemas in Encrucijada

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Encrucijada

Clinics in Encrucijada

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico Abel Santamaría

Train Stations in Encrucijada

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Encrucijada
Encrucijada

Bus Stations in Encrucijada

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Ómnibus

Gas Stations in Encrucijada

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro Encrucijada

Banks in Encrucijada

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco Popular de Ahorro

Stadiums & Teams in Encrucijada

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Encrucijada

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abel Santamaria International AirportSNULarge Airport
Jaime Gonzalez AirportCFGMedium Airport
Chiquitico Fabregat AirportSmall Airport
El Purio AirportSmall Airport
Jatibonico South AirportSmall Airport
Jutiera AirportSmall Airport
Las Brujas AirportBWWSmall Airport
Las Glorias AirportSmall Airport
Sagua La Grande AirportSmall Airport
Sancti Spiritus AirportUSSSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Encrucijada

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación de la Cara y Prótesis Bucomaxilofacial
Fisoterapia
Prosalud
Sala de Fisioterapia y Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Encrucijada

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
55 m (180 ft)
Area
345.0 km² (133.2 mi²)
Founded
1850

🇨🇺 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 Encrucijada

What is the population of Encrucijada?

Encrucijada has a population of 26,155 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 356.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Encrucijada?

Encrucijada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches.

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