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Jesús Menéndez, Cuba

Las Tunas Province · Cuba

Jesús Menéndez is a mid-size city in Las Tunas Province, Cuba with a population of 51,002. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

51,002 Population 207/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Jesús Menéndez

Jesús Menéndez

Jesús Menéndez also known as Chaparra is a municipality and town in the Las Tunas Province of Cuba. It was named after the Cuban trade unionist Jesús Menéndez Larrondo.

People

Population51,002
Density207/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population51,002
Population Density207 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates21.1614°, -76.4792°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceLas Tunas Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (987 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jesús Menéndez

Jesús Menéndez is a mid-size city in Cuba (Las Tunas Province) with a population of 51,002. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Jesús Menéndez

Jesús Menéndez 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
Jesús Menéndez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above Cuba avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area246.3 sq mi (638.0 km²)
Population Density207/sq mi
Coordinates21.1614°N, 76.4792°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 M5.8 146 km
Oct 13, 2003 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba M4.6 130 km
Mar 13, 2015 13 km S of El Cobre, Cuba M4.4 148 km
Mar 17, 2005 53 km NNW of Moa, Cuba M4.4 135 km
Jun 5, 2023 54 km NNE of Puerto Padre, Cuba M4.3 57 km
Jun 10, 2024 2 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.3 147 km
Nov 19, 2001 4 km ENE of San Germán, Cuba M4.2 73 km
Dec 22, 2013 11 km SSW of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.2 150 km
Jun 10, 2007 33 km NNE of Jesús Menéndez, Cuba M4.0 33 km
Mar 18, 2005 53 km ENE of Banes, Cuba M4.0 130 km
Oct 28, 2009 28 km SW of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M3.8 148 km
May 15, 1991 23 km S of Guisa, Cuba M3.7 124 km
May 17, 1998 37 km SSE of Guisa, Cuba M3.5 136 km
May 15, 1991 23 km SE of Guisa, Cuba M3.3 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 4 76 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 232 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 177 km
2017 Irma Category 5 94 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 159 km
2015 Joaquin Category 4 274 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 86 km
2011 Irene Category 3 283 km
2008 Ike Category 4 7 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 153 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 183 km
1998 Georges Category 1 22 km
1996 Lili Category 2 239 km
1985 Kate Category 2 106 km
1980 Allen Category 4 270 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 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in
August 83°F (29°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in

Jesús Menéndez has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Jesús Menéndez

Institution Type Founded Website
IPA René Orestes Reyné College

Schools in Jesús Menéndez

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria
Escuela Primaria Troadio Bosch Infante
Los Hoyos
Politécnico Orlando Pantoja
Escuela Primaria Altagracia Peña
ESBU "Hubert de Blank"
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Museums in Jesús Menéndez

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Jesús Menéndez

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Vicente García0.0

Farmers Markets in Jesús Menéndez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tienda "La Victoria"

Hotels in Jesús Menéndez

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Las Américas
Paradise House

Restaurants in Jesús Menéndez

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los Cocos
Oasis

Cafes in Jesús Menéndez

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería "Transeúnte"
Cafetería El Zombi

Cinemas in Jesús Menéndez

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine "Moncada"

Clinics in Jesús Menéndez

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico Mario Pozo

Train Stations in Jesús Menéndez

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chaparra

Bus Stations in Jesús Menéndez

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Canal
Transporte Escolar

Gas Stations in Jesús Menéndez

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro Chaparra

Banks in Jesús Menéndez

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio

Breweries in Jesús Menéndez

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cafetería y Cervezas

Stadiums & Teams in Jesús Menéndez

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jesús Menéndez

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frank Pais International AirportHOGLarge Airport
(Duplicate}Holguín Air BaseMedium Airport
Hermanos Ameijeiras AirportVTUMedium Airport
Bayamo Northwest AirportSmall Airport
Cayama Nueva Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Delicias South AirportSmall Airport
Dormitorio Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
El Congo Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Guamo Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Guardalavaca AirportSmall Airport
Joaquín de Agüero AirportSmall Airport
La Escondida AirportSmall Airport
Lora AirportSmall Airport
Los Mangos de Baragua AirportSmall Airport
Manatí Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Puente Guillen Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
San German AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Jesús Menéndez

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sanatorio ITS/VIH Sida

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jesús Menéndez

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of God in Christ
Iglesia Adventista del 7™ Dia
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia Evangélica
Iglesia Evangélica Los Pinos Nuevos Chaparra
Iglesia Liga Evangélica de Cuba
Iglesia Metodista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana

Things to See Near Jesús Menéndez

6 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Castillo Salcedo (Fuerte de La Loma)
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • El faro
⛰️ Peaks (3)
  • • Loma Colora
  • • Loma del Fuerte
  • • Loma Padrón
🦁 Zoos (1)
  • • Parque 25 de Diciembre

🇨🇺 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 Jesús Menéndez

What is the population of Jesús Menéndez?

Jesús Menéndez has a population of 51,002 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 207 people per square mile, spread across 246.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jesús Menéndez?

Jesús Menéndez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

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