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Los Arabos, Cuba

Matanzas Province · Cuba

Los Arabos is a small city in Matanzas Province, Cuba with a population of 12,504. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

12,504 Population 36/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
55.6 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Los Arabos

Los Arabos

Los Arabos is a municipality and town in the Matanzas Province of Cuba. It is located in the eastern part of the province, bordering the province of Villa Clara.

People

Population12,504
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain55.6 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population12,504
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates22.7297°, -80.7208°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceMatanzas Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation55.6 inches (1,411 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Arabos

Los Arabos is a small city in Cuba (Matanzas Province) with a population of 12,504. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.6 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Los Arabos

Los Arabos has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.5°C), the coldest is Dec (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1248 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 12.8° / 32.6° 18.4
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 14.5° / 34.2° 31.5
Mar 26°C / 79°F 16.7° / 35.7° 35.6
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 18.9° / 37.3° 50.5
May 28.4°C / 83°F 21.4° / 37.6° 140.1
Jun 28°C / 82°F 22.9° / 35.3° 266.4
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 23.3° / 34.7° 137.7
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 23.7° / 35.2° 172.3
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 22.9° / 35.3° 179.0
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 21° / 33.6° 116.2
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 18° / 31.9° 60.9
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 15.1° / 31.3° 39.4
Los Arabos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above Cuba avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area347.1 sq mi (898.9 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates22.7297°N, 80.7208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.91"

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 50 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 48 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 88 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 43 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 57 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 42 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 92 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 52 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 39 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 88 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 3 182 km
2022 Ian Category 4 277 km
2021 Ida Category 1 214 km
2017 Irma Category 5 65 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 222 km
2008 Ike Category 2 107 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 54 km
2005 Rita Category 3 116 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 292 km
2004 Charley Category 3 186 km
2002 Lili Category 2 233 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 271 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 51 km
1999 Irene Category 1 192 km
1998 Georges Category 2 92 km
1996 Lili Category 2 38 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 233 km
1985 Kate Category 2 43 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 239 km
1980 Allen Category 5 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
March 74°F (24°C) 1.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest

Los Arabos has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Los Arabos

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Camilo Cienfuegos
ESBU Sofiel Riverón
Escuela Primaria Tania La Guerrillera
ESBU Guillermo Llabre
Centro Escolar Felino Álvarez
Escuela Politécnico
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Radio Stations near Los Arabos

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Los Arabos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo "José Ramón Zulueta"
Museo Los Arabos
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Los Arabos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca pública Modesto Torres0.0
María Villar Buceta0.0

Restaurants in Los Arabos

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Init

Cinemas in Los Arabos

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine
Cine Jocuma

Theatres in Los Arabos

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Cultura

Monuments in Los Arabos

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Momento a José Martí
Monumento a Clotilde Garcia
Monumento ataque a la PNR
Monumento Mártires de San José

Clinics in Los Arabos

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hogar Materno
Policlínico
Policlínico Gerardo Álvarez

Dentists in Los Arabos

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental

Train Stations in Los Arabos

6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cascajal
Estación trenes Los Arabos
Los Arabos
Los Arabos
Los Arabos (Vieja)
San José de los Ramos

Bus Stations in Los Arabos

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal San José

Gas Stations in Los Arabos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro El Siboney

Banks in Los Arabos

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Popular de Ahorro
Banco Popular de Ahorro

Gyms in Los Arabos

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio
Gimnasio del White

Stadiums & Teams in Los Arabos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Los Arabos

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
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
Sagua La Grande AirportSmall Airport
Tranqueras Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Los Arabos

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo San José

Treatment Centers in Los Arabos

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación
Clínica de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Arabos

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa de reuniones de Los Testigos de Jehová
Iglesia de los Pinos Nuevos
Iglesia Presbiteriana
Parroquia de San José de los Ramos

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
79 m (259 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 Los Arabos

What is the population of Los Arabos?

Los Arabos has a population of 12,504 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 347.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Arabos?

Los Arabos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.6 inches.

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