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Matanzas, Cuba
Matanzas Province · Cuba
Matanzas is a large city in Matanzas Province, Cuba with a population of 146,733. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Matanzas
Matanzas is the capital of the Cuban province of Matanzas. Known for its poets, culture, and Afro-Cuban folklore, it is located on the northern shore of the island of Cuba, on the Bay of Matanzas, 102 kilometres (63 mi) east of the capital Havana and 32 kilometres (20 mi) west of the resort town of Varadero.
People
Climate
| Population | 146,733 |
| Population Density | 3,673 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.0439°, -81.5828° |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
| Country | 🇨🇺 Cuba |
| State / Province | Matanzas Province |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.2 inches (1,453 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Matanzas
Matanzas is a large city in Cuba (Matanzas Province) with a population of 146,733. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.
Climate in Matanzas
Matanzas has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1201 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above Cuba avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,673/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.0439°N, 81.5828°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in |
Matanzas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (1.6").
Colleges & Universities in Matanzas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Economía | College | - | , |
| Escuela Pedagógica “René Fraga Moreno” | University | - | , |
| Escuela Provincial PCC | College | - | , |
| Facultad de Enfermería | College | - | , |
| Pedagógico Juan Marinello | University | - | , |
| Seminario Teológico | University | - | , |
| Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Matanzas | University | - | , |
| Universidad de Matazas Camilo Cienfuegos | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Matanzas
41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Mártires del Goicuría | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Especial Héroes del Goicuría | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria René Fraga Moreno | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Desembarco del Granma | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Jose M. Heredia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Mártires del Corynthia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Jorge Dimitro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria José Luis Dubrocq Sardiñas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Oficios Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Seguidores de Camilo y Che | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Antonio Berdayes Núñez | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Reynold García | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Manuel Sanguily | - | - | - | - |
| Politécnico de la Salud | - | - | - | - |
| Circulo Infantil Amiguitos de la Paz | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Enrique Betancourt | - | - | - | - |
| IPU Enrique Hart | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de conducta para menores | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Profesional de Artes de Matanzas | - | - | - | - |
| EIDE Luis Augusto Turcios Lima | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Tecnológico de la Caonstrucción Antonio Maceo | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Politécnico Álvaro Reinoso | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Salvavidas Livia Gouverneur | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Antonio Luis Moreno | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Julio Rafael Pino Machado | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Militar Camilo Cienfuegos | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Generación del Centenario | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Sí por Cuba | - | - | - | - |
| IPVCE Carlos Marx | - | - | - | - |
| IPU José Luis Dubrocq | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela primaria Julio Ruffin Hoyos | - | - | - | - |
| La Cumbre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Abraham Lincoln | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Ramón Mathieu González | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Baraguá | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Francisco Vega Alemán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Vocacional de Arte Alfonso Pérez Isaac | - | - | - | - |
| Politécnico Ernest Thelman | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Taller de Oficios y Restauración Daniel Dall Aglio Graude | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Mariana Grajales Cuello | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Matanzas
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostal Azul Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 |
Museums in Matanzas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Ruta del Esclavo | ||||
| Museo al esclavo rebelde | ||||
| Museo de Los Bomberos | ||||
| Museo del Arte | ||||
| Museo Farmacéutico | ||||
| Museo Memorial El Morrillo | ||||
| Palacio de Junco | ||||
| Selección | ||||
| Sociedad Económica Amigos del País |
Libraries in Matanzas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de la Universidad de Matanzas | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Información | 0.0 | |||||
| Gener y del Monte | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Matanzas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agromercado El Bosque | |||||
| Feria El Tenis | |||||
| Feria Pastorita | |||||
| Mercado Costa Azul | |||||
| Mercado de Alimentos Alelí | |||||
| Mercado Ideal Peñas Altas | |||||
| Plaza 14 Festival. Feria Agropecuaria |
Hotels in Matanzas
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Matanzas
66 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Matanzas
27 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Matanzas
13 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Matanzas
8 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Matanzas
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Matanzas
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Matanzas
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Matanzas
11 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Matanzas
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Matanzas
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Matanzas
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Matanzas
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Matanzas
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Matanzas
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Matanzas
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Matanzas
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Matanzas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peso beer |
Stadiums & Teams in Matanzas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Matanzas
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport | VRA | Large Airport |
| Kawama Airport | VRO | Medium Airport |
| San Nicolás de Bari Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Aguacate Agricultural Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Batabanó Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guanamón de Herrera Agricultural Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jaguey Grande Agricultural Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juan de la Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Managua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Martí Agricultural Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mieles Agricultural Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva Industria Agricultural Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| San Jose de las Lajas Highway Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tranqueras Agricultural Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Matanzas
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo (Versalles) | |
| Correo Principal | |
| Oficina de Correos Antonio Guiteras | |
| UMCC |
Treatment Centers in Matanzas
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica de Fisioterapia y Rehabilitación "Ernest Buschmann" | ||
| Clínica de Rehabilitación | ||
| Clínica de Rehabilitación | ||
| Clínica de Rehabilitación Especialidades | ||
| Sala de Rehabilitación |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Matanzas
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baptist Church of La Cumbre | |
| Campamento Bautista | |
| Capilla La Resurrección | |
| Casa Diocesana de Matanzas | |
| Catedral de Matanzas | |
| Centro Kairos | |
| Ermita de Monserrate | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día (Matanzas) | |
| Iglesia Bautista | |
| Iglesia Bautista de Yumurí | |
| Iglesia Bautista La Roca | |
| Iglesia Bautista Samuel | |
| Iglesia Bethel Playa | |
| Iglesia Católica de Corral Nuevo | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Bethel Los Mangos | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Bethel Los Mangos | |
| Iglesia Evangélica del Nazareno "Santidad al Señor" | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Fuente de Salvación | |
| Iglesia Presbiteriana Central |
Quick Facts
Around Matanzas
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Cuba
9 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Matanzas
What is the population of Matanzas?
Matanzas has a population of 146,733 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 3,673 people per square mile, spread across 40.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Matanzas?
Matanzas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches.