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Palmira, Cuba

Cienfuegos Province · Cuba

Palmira is a small city in Cienfuegos Province, Cuba with a population of 23,078. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,078 Population 15,183/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
55.0 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Palmira

Palmira

Palmira är en ort i Kuba. Den ligger i provinsen Provincia de Cienfuegos, i den centrala delen av landet, 230 km öster om huvudstaden Havanna. Palmira ligger 67 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 23 078.

People

Population23,078
Density15,183/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Population23,078
Population Density15,183 / sq mi
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Coordinates22.2413°, -80.3911°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceCienfuegos Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation55.0 inches (1,397 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palmira

Palmira is a small city in Cuba (Cienfuegos Province) with a population of 23,078. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Palmira

Palmira has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1537 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 16.4° / 29.9° 23.7
Feb 25.1°C / 77°F 17.9° / 31.1° 36.4
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 19.9° / 31.7° 45.8
Apr 27.3°C / 81°F 21.6° / 32.7° 64.4
May 28.2°C / 83°F 23.8° / 33.2° 181.7
Jun 28.5°C / 83°F 25.4° / 32.6° 342.3
Jul 29°C / 84°F 25.7° / 32.7° 168.2
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 26.2° / 33.2° 209.9
Sep 29°C / 84°F 25.6° / 33.1° 215.2
Oct 27.9°C / 82°F 24° / 32° 129.7
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 21.4° / 30.9° 70.0
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 18.7° / 29.7° 49.5
Palmira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Cuba avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density15,183/sq mi
Coordinates22.2413°N, 80.3911°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.94"

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 M5.0 110 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 109 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 148 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 107 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 114 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 102 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 106 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 111 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 100 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 176 km
2021 Ida Category 1 231 km
2017 Irma Category 5 95 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 278 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 209 km
2008 Ike Category 2 80 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 34 km
2005 Rita Category 3 163 km
2004 Charley Category 3 196 km
2002 Lili Category 2 203 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 246 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 53 km
1999 Irene Category 1 254 km
1998 Georges Category 2 125 km
1996 Lili Category 2 46 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 296 km
1985 Kate Category 2 55 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 175 km
1980 Allen Category 5 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest

Palmira has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Palmira

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural
ESBEC y IPUEC Manuel Hernández Osorio
Antiguo IPUEC Dimas Martínez
ESBU Rigoberto Balsinde Arteaga
IPU Roberto Leonardo Rodríguez Núñez
Carlos Manuel de Céspedes
IPA Juan Bruno Jiménez
Escuela Primaria Vladimir Ilich Lenin
Escuela Primaria Celia Sánchez Manduley
Escuela Primaria Elpidio Gómez
Politécnico
ENU Máximo Gómez
Escuela Primaria
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Radio Stations near Palmira

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Palmira

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo
Museo del Ferrocarril
Museo Histórico Naval
Museo Municipal de Palmira
Museo municipal Joaquín Día-Marrero Torres
Museo Napoleón
Museo Provincial (furniture)

Libraries in Palmira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Cienfuegos0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Palmira0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Raúl Aparicio Nogales0.0
Bliblioteca Ramón Balboa0.0
Tania La Guerrillera0.0

Farmers Markets in Palmira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agromercado
Agropecuario
Katiuska
Mercadito Cartagena
Mercadito Congojas
Mercado Arizona
Mercado Municipal
Toqui

Hotels in Palmira

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Motel Ciego Montero

Restaurants in Palmira

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Colonial
Pizzería
Rancho

Cafes in Palmira

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Juguera

Cinemas in Palmira

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Eva

Clinics in Palmira

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio 1
CU #13499144701
Policlínico
Policlínico Comunitario Docente Manuel «Piti» Fajardo
Posta Medica Arriete

Train Stations in Palmira

5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antigua Estación de Ferrocarril de Camarones (Línea Cruces - Cumanayagua)
Arriete
Cherepa
Estación de Trenes Palmira
Palmira

Bus Stations in Palmira

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ómnibus Nacionales Palmira
Terminal de Ómnibus Municipal de Palmira

Gas Stations in Palmira

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro Palmira

Banks in Palmira

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco de Credito y Comercio
Banco Popular de Ahorro

Breweries in Palmira

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria

Stadiums & Teams in Palmira

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Palmira

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abel Santamaria International AirportSNULarge Airport
Alberto Delgado AirportTNDMedium Airport
Jaime Gonzalez AirportCFGMedium Airport
Colón AirportSmall Airport
El Purio AirportSmall Airport
Giron AirportSmall Airport
Jaguey Grande Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Jutiera AirportSmall Airport
Las Glorias AirportSmall Airport
Los Arabos Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Martí Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Mieles Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Nueva Industria Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagua La Grande AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro AirportSmall Airport
Tranqueras Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Palmira

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Treatment Centers in Palmira

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palmira

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Palmira's Baptist Church
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
67 m (220 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 Palmira

What is the population of Palmira?

Palmira has a population of 23,078 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 15,183 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palmira?

Palmira 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 81°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.

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