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Guantánamo, Cuba
Guantánamo Province · Cuba
Guantánamo is a large city in Guantánamo Province, Cuba with a population of 272,801. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Guantánamo
Guantánamo is a municipality and city in southeast Cuba and capital of Guantánamo Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 272,801 |
| Population Density | 18,235 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.1444°, -75.2092° |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
| Country | 🇨🇺 Cuba |
| State / Province | Guantánamo Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.4 inches (1,027 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Guantánamo
Guantánamo is a large city in Cuba (Guantánamo Province) with a population of 272,801. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.
Climate in Guantánamo
Guantánamo has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Aug (29°C), the coldest is Jan (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 753 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above Cuba avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 18,235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1444°N, 75.2092°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1887 | MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
| 1775 | SANTIAGO DE CUBA | Earthquake | - | - | 87 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Guantánamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and December the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Guantánamo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facultad de Cultura Física Manuel «Piti» Fajardo | University | - | , |
| Politécnico 2 Diosmedes Cordova | College | - | , |
| Sede Universitaria Raúl Gómez García | University | - | , |
| Sede Universitaria Regino Boti | University | - | , |
| Uiversidad de Ciencias Médicas de Guantánamo | University | - | , |
Schools in Guantánamo
58+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Educación Especial Desembarco del Granma | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Profesional de Danza Alfredo Velázquez Carcassés | - | - | - | - |
| Héroes del Moncada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria José Martí Pérez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Monte Sano | - | - | - | - |
| Seminternado 24 de Febrero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Militar Camilo Cienfuegos | - | - | - | - |
| Vocational Politechnic Institute of Exact Science "José M. Maceo Grajales" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Omar Ranedo Pubillones | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Superior Pedagógico Manuel Tames | - | - | - | - |
| Industrial Politechnic Institute "José M. Maceo Grajales" | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Regino Eladio Boti | - | - | - | - |
| Elmo Catalán | - | - | - | - |
| ESBEC | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Clodomira Acosta | - | - | - | - |
| Conrado Benítez | - | - | - | - |
| IPU Flor Crombet | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Rubén Martínez Villena | - | - | - | - |
| EIDE Rafael Freyre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Prudencio Martínez | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Pedro A. Pérez | - | - | - | - |
| Mártires Internacionalistas | - | - | - | - |
| Rodolfo Rosell del RÍo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educacion Especial 14 de Junio | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Rubén López Sabariego | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Elena Fuentes López | - | - | - | - |
| Politécnico de Economía Asdrúbal López Vázquez | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Rafael Orejón Forment | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Especial Desembarco del Granma | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Profesional de Danza Alfredo Velázquez Carcassés | - | - | - | - |
| Héroes del Moncada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria José Martí Pérez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Monte Sano | - | - | - | - |
| Seminternado 24 de Febrero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Militar Camilo Cienfuegos | - | - | - | - |
| Vocational Politechnic Institute of Exact Science "José M. Maceo Grajales" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Omar Ranedo Pubillones | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Superior Pedagógico Manuel Tames | - | - | - | - |
| Industrial Politechnic Institute "José M. Maceo Grajales" | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Regino Eladio Boti | - | - | - | - |
| Elmo Catalán | - | - | - | - |
| ESBEC | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Clodomira Acosta | - | - | - | - |
| Conrado Benítez | - | - | - | - |
| IPU Flor Crombet | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Rubén Martínez Villena | - | - | - | - |
| EIDE Rafael Freyre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Prudencio Martínez | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Pedro A. Pérez | - | - | - | - |
| Mártires Internacionalistas | - | - | - | - |
| Rodolfo Rosell del RÍo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educacion Especial 14 de Junio | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Rubén López Sabariego | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Elena Fuentes López | - | - | - | - |
| Politécnico de Economía Asdrúbal López Vázquez | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Rafael Orejón Forment | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Guantánamo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Guantánamo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Changüí | ||||
| Mausoleo del Mambisado | ||||
| Museo Provincial de Guantánamo | ||||
| Palacio Salcines | ||||
| Tumba Francesa |
Libraries in Guantánamo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Provincial Policarpo Pineda Rustan | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Guantánamo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Este | |||||
| 10 Este | |||||
| Bodega Monte Sano | |||||
| Bodega Monte Sano | |||||
| El Guararey | |||||
| Las 2 Palmas | |||||
| Las 2 Palmas |
Hotels in Guantánamo
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Guantánamo
28 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Guantánamo
14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Guantánamo
4 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Guantánamo
5 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Guantánamo
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Guantánamo
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Guantánamo
12 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Guantánamo
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Guantánamo
8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Guantánamo
6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Guantánamo
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Guantánamo
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Guantánamo
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Guantánamo
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Guantánamo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Guantánamo
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Maceo International Airport | SCU | Large Airport |
| Gustavo Rizo Airport | BCA | Medium Airport |
| Leeward Point Field | NBW | Medium Airport |
| Mariana Grajales Airport | GAO | Medium Airport |
| Orestes Acosta Airport | MOA | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Guantánamo
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo Caribe | |
| Oficina de Correos |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Guantánamo
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba | Cultural | 2000 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Guantánamo
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 10th Baptist Church | |
| 1st Baptist Church | |
| 2da Iglesia Bautista | |
| 2da Iglesia Pentecostal La Misión | |
| 6th Baptist Church of Guantánamo | |
| 8va Iglesia Bautista Guantánamo | |
| Apostólica "El buen Samaritano" | |
| Carreterita Methodic churc | |
| Carreterita Methodic churc | |
| Catedral de Santa Catalina de Ricci | |
| Catedral de Santa Catalina de Ricci | |
| Celula de Medicina | |
| Iglesia episcopal | |
| Iglesia episcopal | |
| Iglesia Liga Evangélica de Cuba | |
| Iglesia metodista | |
| Iglesia parroquial La Milagrosa | |
| Iglesia parroquial La Milagrosa | |
| Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes | |
| Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes |
Quick Facts
Around Guantánamo
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Guantánamo
1 places within 15 km
- • Galería La Celosía
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Public Holidays in Cuba
9 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Guantánamo
What is the population of Guantánamo?
Guantánamo has a population of 272,801 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 18,235 people per square mile, spread across 15.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Guantánamo?
Guantánamo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches.