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Esmeralda, Cuba

Camagüey · Cuba

Esmeralda is a small city in Camagüey, Cuba with a population of 20,274. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

20,274 Population 6,238/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
48.5 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Esmeralda

Esmeralda

Esmeralda är en ort i Kuba. Den ligger i provinsen Provincia de Camagüey, i den östra delen av landet, 500 km öster om huvudstaden Havanna. Esmeralda ligger 37 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 20 274.

People

Population20,274
Density6,238/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population20,274
Population Density6,238 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates21.8514°, -78.1173°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceCamagüey
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation48.5 inches (1,233 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Esmeralda

Esmeralda is a small city in Cuba (Camagüey) with a population of 20,274. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 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 48.5 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Esmeralda

Esmeralda has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3397 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 75°F 16.3° / 30.1° 55.5
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 17.6° / 30.9° 84.8
Mar 25.3°C / 77°F 19.3° / 32.8° 103.3
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 20.7° / 34.2° 106.3
May 27.3°C / 81°F 23.1° / 33.6° 740.7
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 24.2° / 32.4° 941.8
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 25° / 32.5° 278.1
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 24.9° / 32.8° 318.5
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 24.8° / 32.9° 277.7
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.9° 277.7
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 20.4° / 29.9° 129.1
Dec 24°C / 75°F 18.6° / 29.2° 83.9
Esmeralda 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 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Cuba avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density6,238/sq mi
Coordinates21.8514°N, 78.1173°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 3 262 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 243 km
2017 Irma Category 5 55 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 252 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 271 km
2008 Ike Category 4 90 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 119 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 167 km
2005 Rita Category 1 247 km
2002 Lili Category 1 294 km
2001 Michelle Category 3 214 km
1998 Georges Category 2 13 km
1996 Lili Category 2 128 km
1985 Kate Category 2 40 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 178 km
1980 Allen Category 4 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.5 in
May 80°F (26°C) 7.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in

Esmeralda has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Esmeralda

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Escolar de Jiquí
Escuela Primaria Jorge Fernández Bello
ESBU
IPU 8 de Octubre
Escuela Primaria Manuel Ascunce Domenech
Círculo Infantil Sueños de Martí
Escuela Primaria Conrado Benítez
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Radio Stations near Esmeralda

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La salsa cubana reggeton MP3

Museums in Esmeralda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Esmeralda
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Esmeralda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Esmeralda0.0
Biblioteca Pública Tamara Bunke0.0

Farmers Markets in Esmeralda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Agropecuaria El Rodeo
Mercado Ideal

Hotels in Esmeralda

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Casona

Restaurants in Esmeralda

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Kanino
Hanoi

Cinemas in Esmeralda

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine América
Cine Jiquí

Theatres in Esmeralda

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro Esmeralda

Clinics in Esmeralda

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico Esmeralda

Dentists in Esmeralda

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental Esmeralda

Train Stations in Esmeralda

6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esmeralda
Estación de Ferrocarril de Esmeralda
Estacion Donato
Jaronú
Jaronú
Maria Lola

Bus Stations in Esmeralda

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Ómnibus Esmeralda

Gas Stations in Esmeralda

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro El Popular

Banks in Esmeralda

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco Popular de Ahorro

Stadiums & Teams in Esmeralda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Esmeralda

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ignacio Agramonte International AirportCMWLarge Airport
Jardines Del Rey AirportCCCMedium Airport
Máximo Gómez AirportAVIMedium Airport
Amansaguapos Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabrera Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Cupeyes Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
El Caney Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
El Cenizo Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Esmeralda Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Falla Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Florida AirportSmall Airport
Hatuey Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
La Olivia Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Minas Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Morón Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Punta Alegre AirportSmall Airport
Punta de Yaba Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Turiguanó AirfieldSmall Airport
Vertientes Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Esmeralda

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos Donato
Correos Jiqui
Oficina Correos Esmeralda

Churches & Religious Organizations in Esmeralda

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Catolica
Iglesia San José

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
37 m (121 ft)

🇨🇺 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 Esmeralda

What is the population of Esmeralda?

Esmeralda has a population of 20,274 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 6,238 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Esmeralda?

Esmeralda 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 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.5 inches.

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