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Gibara, Cuba

Holguín Province · Cuba

Gibara is a small city in Holguín Province, Cuba with a population of 27,603. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

27,603 Population 84/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
39.7 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Gibara

Gibara

Gibara is a town and municipality of the Province of Holguín in the Republic of Cuba. Gibara is the fourth largest town by population and the ninth by area in Holguín.

People

Population27,603
Density84/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain39.7 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population27,603
Population Density84 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates21.1099°, -76.1315°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceHolguín Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation39.7 inches (1,008 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gibara

Gibara is a small city in Cuba (Holguín Province) with a population of 27,603. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Gibara

Gibara has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2238 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 18.3° / 31° 38.0
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 19° / 31.5° 50.2
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 20.2° / 33.2° 61.7
Apr 26.7°C / 80°F 21.1° / 34.7° 98.9
May 27.3°C / 81°F 23.2° / 34° 402.0
Jun 27.7°C / 82°F 24.1° / 32.5° 577.0
Jul 28°C / 82°F 24.7° / 32.3° 191.4
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 25° / 32.8° 206.1
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 32.7° 220.2
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 23.8° / 32° 206.8
Nov 25.9°C / 79°F 21.6° / 30.4° 135.3
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 20° / 30.1° 50.7
Gibara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Cuba avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area328.4 sq mi (850.5 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates21.1099°N, 76.1315°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 10, 2024.

Jan 17, 2017 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba M5.8 148 km
Jan 5, 1999 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.9 145 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 146 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 144 km
Jan 5, 1999 23 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.7 142 km
Jan 25, 2016 32 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 148 km
Oct 13, 2003 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba M4.6 105 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 148 km
Jan 18, 2016 24 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.5 142 km
Mar 13, 2015 13 km S of El Cobre, Cuba M4.4 133 km
Mar 17, 2005 53 km NNW of Moa, Cuba M4.4 99 km
Jan 21, 2016 33 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.3 149 km
Nov 19, 2001 34 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.3 143 km
Jan 25, 2016 31 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.3 148 km
Mar 3, 2010 33 km ESE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.3 148 km
Jun 10, 2024 2 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.3 128 km
Jun 5, 2023 54 km NNE of Puerto Padre, Cuba M4.3 71 km
Nov 19, 2001 4 km ENE of San Germán, Cuba M4.2 56 km
Dec 22, 2013 11 km SSW of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.2 133 km
Mar 20, 1992 14 km ESE of Moa, Cuba M4.2 147 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
2025 Melissa Category 4 42 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 198 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 153 km
2017 Irma Category 5 100 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 132 km
2015 Joaquin Category 4 254 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 51 km
2011 Irene Category 3 259 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 272 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 187 km
2008 Ike Category 4 24 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 204 km
1998 Georges Category 1 37 km
1996 Lili Category 2 257 km
1995 Erin Category 1 300 km
1985 Kate Category 2 100 km
1980 Allen Category 4 280 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 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
December 76°F (25°C) 2.9 in

Gibara has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Gibara

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Escolar
Escuela Primaria Eddy Suñol Ricardo
Atanagildo Cagigal Torres
Escuela Primaria Ricardo Sartorio Leal
Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán
ESBU Atanagildo Cajigal
Centro Politécnico José Antonio Echeverría Bianchi
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Radio Stations near Gibara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Gibara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Casa de la Campesina
La Periquera
La Periquera
La vitrolas
La vitrolas
Museo de Arte Colonial + Museo de Historia Municipal
Museo de Artes
Museo de Artes
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo de Historia Provincial
Museo de Historia Provincial
Museo de la clandestinidad
Museo de la clandestinidad
Museo Joaquín de la Vara Pi
Sitio Arqueológico

Libraries in Gibara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alex Urquiola0.0
Alex Urquiola0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca de la UCMHo0.0
Biblioteca de la UCMHo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Centro Provincial del Libro0.0

Farmers Markets in Gibara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Combinado
Combinado
Feria de productos agrícolas
Feria de productos agrícolas
La Marquesita
La Marquesita
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Agropecuario El Mambí
Mercado Agropecuario Integral Sanfield
Mercado Agropecuario Vista Alegre
Mercado Agropecuario Vista Alegre
Mercado Los Libertadores
Mercado Los Libertadores
Mercado varios
Mercado varios
MiPyME Boltaje
MiPyME Pelícano
MiPyME Pelícano
MiPyME Pelícano
MiPyME Pelícano
Plaza Los Chinos
Primero lo Natural
Primero lo Natural

Hotels in Gibara

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel E Ordoño
Hotel El Arsenita
Hotel Ordoño (E)
Ocio Club Gibara
Plaza Colón

Restaurants in Gibara

21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1492 river of seas
Casa del Chef
Don Pancho
El Balcon del Atlantico
El Faro
El Mirador
El Suizo
el tati
Hostal El Patio
La Casa de los Amigos
La Cueva
La Culinaria
La Escondida
La Perla del Norte
Las terrazas
Pizzería
Restaurante El Init
the coral
the fortress
Villa Caney
VistAzul

Cafes in Gibara

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gibasol
La Cecilia

Cinemas in Gibara

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Jiba

Castles in Gibara

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Batería Fernando VII

Clinics in Gibara

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico Gibara

Dentists in Gibara

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Estomatológica de Gibara

Bus Stations in Gibara

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal De Ómnibus Gibara

Gas Stations in Gibara

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oro Negro Los Pinos

Banks in Gibara

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco Popular de Ahorro

Breweries in Gibara

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cafetería y Cervezas

Stadiums & Teams in Gibara

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Calixto García

Airports Near Gibara

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frank Pais International AirportHOGLarge Airport
(Duplicate}Holguín Air BaseMedium Airport
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes AirportBYMMedium Airport
Altagracia AirportSmall Airport
Bayamo Northwest AirportSmall Airport
Caio Voisan AirportSmall Airport
Delicias South AirportSmall Airport
El Congo Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Guardalavaca AirportSmall Airport
Lora AirportSmall Airport
Los Mangos de Baragua AirportSmall Airport
San German AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gibara

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos Gibara

Treatment Centers in Gibara

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
center municipal of hygiene and epidemiology
Centro Oftalmológico de Holguín
Centro Provincial de Higiene
Clínica de Fisioterapia
Clinica de Fisioterapia y Anestesia
Clínica Dr. Carlos J. Finlay
CMU Emilio Bárcenas
Departamento de Anatomía Patológica
Departamento de Planificación Familiar
Hogar Materno 8 de Marzo
La Quinta
Policlínica René Ávila
Policlínico Pedro Díaz Coello
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de rehabilitación
Salón de Legrado
Sanatorio ITS/VIH Sida

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gibara

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
church the friends quaqueros
Iglesia Liga Evangélica de Cuba
Iglesia LPN
Parroquia San fulgencio
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

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

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
23 m (75 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 Gibara

What is the population of Gibara?

Gibara has a population of 27,603 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 328.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gibara?

Gibara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches.

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