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Fomento, Cuba

Sancti Spíritus Province · Cuba

Fomento is a small city in Sancti Spíritus Province, Cuba with a population of 19,991. Elevation: 417 ft (127 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

19,991 Population 81/sq mi density
417 ft Elevation 127 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
56.6 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Fomento

Fomento

Fomento is a town and municipality in the Sancti Spíritus Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1864.

People

Population19,991
Density81/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain56.6 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Population19,991
Population Density81 / sq mi
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Coordinates22.1048°, -79.7214°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceSancti Spíritus Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation56.6 inches (1,438 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fomento

Fomento is a small city in Cuba (Sancti Spíritus Province) with a population of 19,991. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet (127 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 56.6 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Fomento

Fomento has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.1°C), the coldest is Jan (23.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1595 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 13.9° / 30.6° 19.1
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 15.4° / 32.2° 39.1
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 17.6° / 33.3° 46.4
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 19.4° / 34.6° 60.0
May 27.4°C / 81°F 21.6° / 34.6° 239.5
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 23.3° / 32.9° 404.4
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 23.6° / 33° 150.1
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 24.1° / 33.4° 189.7
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 23.6° / 33.3° 186.9
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 21.6° / 32° 146.7
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 18.7° / 30.7° 74.4
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 16.4° / 29.8° 38.4
Fomento 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 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 417 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 Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Area248.0 sq mi (642.3 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates22.1048°N, 79.7214°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"
49% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.74"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 8, 1996.

Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 230 km
2021 Ida Category 1 298 km
2017 Irma Category 5 79 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 231 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 249 km
2008 Ike Category 2 90 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 78 km
2005 Rita Category 2 167 km
2004 Charley Category 3 251 km
2002 Lili Category 1 229 km
2002 Isidore Category 1 279 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 83 km
1998 Georges Category 2 99 km
1996 Lili Category 2 53 km
1985 Kate Category 2 54 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 136 km
1980 Allen Category 4 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
March 74°F (24°C) 1.9 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 6.9 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Driest

Fomento has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Fomento

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
La Esquina
Platanico
Escuela Primaria Osvaldo Herrera
Octavio de la Concepción de la Pedraja
ESBU Mártires de la Famlia Romero
ESBEC Quiebrahacha
IPUEC Juan Ríus Rivera
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Museums in Fomento

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal General de Cabaiguán

Libraries in Fomento

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Cabaiguán0.0
Mimi Fortún0.0
Teatro Baroja0.0

Farmers Markets in Fomento

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercados Ideal "El Mercadito"
MiPyME Pérez Quesada

Restaurants in Fomento

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1536
El Criollo
El Quiosco Redondo

Cafes in Fomento

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Exprés
Cafe Express

Cinemas in Fomento

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Silvino Águila

Theatres in Fomento

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Cultura

Monuments in Fomento

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento Pacto de El Pedrero

Clinics in Fomento

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hogar Materno
Policlínico Docente

Dentists in Fomento

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orestes García Saroza

Train Stations in Fomento

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Báez
Fomento
Sopimpa

Bus Stations in Fomento

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ómnibus Nacionales

Gas Stations in Fomento

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro Angel Bombino
Servicentro El Popular

Banks in Fomento

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Popular de Ahorro
Bandec

Gyms in Fomento

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CU #640989965

Stadiums & Teams in Fomento

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fomento

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abel Santamaria International AirportSNULarge Airport
Alberto Delgado AirportTNDMedium Airport
Jaime Gonzalez AirportCFGMedium Airport
Chiquitico Fabregat AirportSmall Airport
El Jibaro AirportSmall Airport
El Purio AirportSmall Airport
Jatibonico South AirportSmall Airport
Jutiera AirportSmall Airport
La Crisis Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Las Brujas AirportBWWSmall Airport
Las Guasimas AirportSmall Airport
Las Obas AirportSmall Airport
Los Galleguitos East AirportSmall Airport
Los Tamarindos AirportSmall Airport
Maria Rayes AirportSmall Airport
Mayajigua AirportMJGSmall Airport
Reyes Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagua La Grande AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro AirportSmall Airport
Sancti Spiritus AirportUSSSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Fomento

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral de Cabaiguán

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fomento

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelical Church "Los Pinos Nuevos"
Iglesia El Rosario
Iglesia Metodista de Fomento (Templo San Pablo)

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
120 m (394 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 Fomento

What is the population of Fomento?

Fomento has a population of 19,991 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 248.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fomento?

Fomento 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 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.6 inches.

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