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Jobabo, Cuba

Holguín Province · Cuba

Jobabo is a small city in Holguín Province, Cuba with a population of 17,804. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

17,804 Population 54/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
40.4 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Jobabo

Jobabo

Jobabo is a municipality and town in the Las Tunas Province of Cuba. It is located in the southern part of the province, 34 km (21 mi) south of Las Tunas, the provincial capital.

People

Population17,804
Density54/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Population17,804
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates20.9692°, -76.2994°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceHolguín Province
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation40.4 inches (1,025 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jobabo

Jobabo is a small city in Cuba (Holguín Province) with a population of 17,804. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Jobabo

Jobabo 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
Jobabo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Cuba avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area329.6 sq mi (853.6 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates20.9692°N, 76.2994°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Oct 17, 2024.

Jan 17, 2017 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba M5.8 128 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 140 km
Sep 4, 1990 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M5.2 144 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 141 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 139 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 133 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 131 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 133 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 141 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 144 km
May 17, 2020 60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 140 km
Oct 13, 2003 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba M4.6 102 km
Oct 17, 2024 37 km S of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 144 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 135 km
Jan 25, 2016 32 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 135 km
Jan 18, 2016 24 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.5 129 km
May 17, 2020 60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.4 140 km
Mar 17, 2005 53 km NNW of Moa, Cuba M4.4 117 km
Jan 26, 2016 45 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.4 148 km
Mar 13, 2015 13 km S of El Cobre, Cuba M4.4 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 4 52 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 206 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 177 km
2017 Irma Category 5 119 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 155 km
2015 Joaquin Category 4 277 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 63 km
2011 Irene Category 3 282 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 278 km
2008 Ike Category 4 25 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 167 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 180 km
1998 Georges Category 1 31 km
1996 Lili Category 2 265 km
1985 Kate Category 2 119 km
1980 Allen Category 4 260 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 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
October 80°F (26°C) 5.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in

Jobabo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Jobabo

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jose Justo Aguilera de la Cruz Mixed Center
Escuela Primaria José Martí Pérez
Escuela Primaria El 17
Escuela Primaria Ricardo Martínez Álvarez
Escuela Primaria Eduardo García Delgado
Escuela "Tamara Bunke Byder"
Escuela Primaria Ramón Gracia Fuente
Escuela Primaria Calixto García Íñiguez
Centro Mixto IV Frente Oriental Simón Bolívar
Escuela Rural Guillermo Moncada
Preuniversitario
Escuela Primaria Floro Pérez Díaz
ESBU Ana Betancourt
ESBU Héctor Batista Peña
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Radio Stations near Jobabo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Jobabo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
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

Libraries in Jobabo

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 Jobabo

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 Jobabo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa central MININT

Restaurants in Jobabo

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doble Tres
El Oasis
Rancho Villa
Restaurante San Camilo de Aguas Claras

Cafes in Jobabo

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería Rancho Villa
Cooperativa de Cazallas

Monuments in Jobabo

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Loma del Hierro
Obelisco

Castles in Jobabo

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

House Lore

Clinics in Jobabo

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

qPoliclínico José Ávila Serrano
Sanatorio ITS/VIH Sida

Dentists in Jobabo

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Estomatológico

Bus Stations in Jobabo

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de San Andrés
UEB Terminal de Ómnibus Velasco

Gas Stations in Jobabo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro Velazco

Banks in Jobabo

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Popular de Ahorro
Banco Popular de Ahorro

Breweries in Jobabo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cafetería y Cervezas

Stadiums & Teams in Jobabo

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Calixto García

Airports Near Jobabo

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frank Pais International AirportHOGLarge Airport
(Duplicate}Holguín Air BaseMedium Airport
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes AirportBYMMedium Airport
Hermanos Ameijeiras AirportVTUMedium Airport
Altagracia AirportSmall Airport
Bayamo Northwest AirportSmall Airport
Caio Voisan AirportSmall Airport
Cayama Nueva Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Delicias South AirportSmall 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

Post Offices in Jobabo

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo de Velasco
Correos Uñas
Cuba posts
Oficina de Correo

Treatment Centers in Jobabo

24 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
CM Urgencias
CMU Emilio Bárcenas
Consultorio Médico de Emergencias
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
Sala de Rehabilitación
Salón de Legrado
Sanatorio ITS/VIH Sida
Villa El Cocal
Villa El Quinqué

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jobabo

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista 7mo Dia
Iglesia católica
Iglesia LPN
Iglesia Metodista Cielos Abiertos
Templo Ebenezer

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
93 m (305 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 Jobabo

What is the population of Jobabo?

Jobabo has a population of 17,804 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 329.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jobabo?

Jobabo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°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.

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