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Jagüey Grande, Cuba

Matanzas Province · Cuba

Jagüey Grande is a mid-size city in Matanzas Province, Cuba with a population of 54,363. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

54,363 Population 21,487/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
53.2 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Jagüey Grande

Jagüey Grande

Jagüey Grande, simply known as Jagüey, is a town and municipality in the Matanzas Province of Cuba. It is located east of the Zapata Peninsula, north of the Bahia de Cochinos, along the A1 motorway in the center of the province.

People

Population54,363
Density21,487/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain53.2 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population54,363
Population Density21,487 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates22.5269°, -81.1286°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceMatanzas Province
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation53.2 inches (1,352 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jagüey Grande

Jagüey Grande is a mid-size city in Cuba (Matanzas Province) with a population of 54,363. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 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 53.2 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Jagüey Grande

Jagüey Grande has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (23.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1392 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 13.3° / 31.5° 20.6
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 15° / 33.2° 38.0
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 17° / 34.8° 42.9
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 19.4° / 36.3° 58.4
May 28.6°C / 83°F 22.1° / 36.4° 156.7
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 23.5° / 35.1° 291.0
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 23.7° / 34.4° 160.4
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 24.2° / 34.8° 189.9
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 23.6° / 34.9° 197.6
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 21.8° / 33.2° 122.5
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 18.9° / 31.6° 68.6
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 15.8° / 30.7° 45.9
Jagüey Grande 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 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Cuba avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density21,487/sq mi
Coordinates22.5269°N, 81.1286°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.23"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 30, 2017.

Jan 9, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M5.0 84 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 79 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 76 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 67 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 94 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 78 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 46 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 87 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 72 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 134 km
2022 Ian Category 4 247 km
2021 Ida Category 1 167 km
2017 Irma Category 4 100 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 175 km
2008 Ike Category 1 65 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 14 km
2005 Rita Category 3 142 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 300 km
2004 Charley Category 3 142 km
2002 Lili Category 2 198 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 232 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 35 km
1999 Irene Category 1 179 km
1998 Georges Category 2 124 km
1996 Lili Category 2 37 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 240 km
1985 Kate Category 2 42 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 247 km
1980 Allen Category 5 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest

Jagüey Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Jagüey Grande

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela de Arte College
Filial Universitaria Cienaga de Zapata University
Sede Universitaria Pedro Betancourt University

Schools in Jagüey Grande

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Capitán San Luis
Instituto Politécnico de Informática Israel León
Escuela Juan Triana
Medical School Vicente Ponce Carrasco
Escuela Juan Antonio Díaz
Escuela Nelson Fernández
Lázaro González
Escuela Primaria Tamara Bunke
Preuniversitario
Escuela Primaria Juan Lefont
Escuela Máximo Santiago Hasa
Escuela Raudilio Fleitas
Escuela Manuel Hernández
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Radio Stations near Jagüey Grande

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Jagüey Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo "José Ramón Zulueta"
Museo del Deporte
Museo Municipal de Pedro Betancourt

Libraries in Jagüey Grande

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Librería María Villar Buceta0.0

Restaurants in Jagüey Grande

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Restaurante "Las Palmas"
Casa Alta
Chay Chay
Para Tí

Cafes in Jagüey Grande

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería
Casa del Xocolate

Theatres in Jagüey Grande

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro

Clinics in Jagüey Grande

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Higiene e Epidemiología
Maternidad
Policlínico

Dentists in Jagüey Grande

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Estomatológica

Bus Stations in Jagüey Grande

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ómnibus Municipal - Interprovincial

Gas Stations in Jagüey Grande

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro
Servicentro Jagüey Grande

Banks in Jagüey Grande

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco Popular de Ahorro

Stadiums & Teams in Jagüey Grande

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jagüey Grande

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Gualberto Gomez International AirportVRALarge Airport
Jaime Gonzalez AirportCFGMedium Airport
Kawama AirportVROMedium Airport
Colón AirportSmall Airport
Giron AirportSmall Airport
Guanamón de Herrera Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Jaguey Grande Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Las Glorias AirportSmall Airport
Las Nuevas Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Los Arabos Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Martí Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Mieles Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Nueva Industria Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Tranqueras Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Jagüey Grande

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos

Treatment Centers in Jagüey Grande

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación Pedro Betancourt

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jagüey Grande

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia Cristiana Reformada
Iglesia Pentecostal "Senda de Vida"
Iglesia Presbiteriana

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana

🇨🇺 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 Jagüey Grande

What is the population of Jagüey Grande?

Jagüey Grande has a population of 54,363 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 21,487 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jagüey Grande?

Jagüey Grande 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 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.2 inches.

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