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Pedro Betancourt, Cuba

Matanzas Province · Cuba

Pedro Betancourt is a small city in Matanzas Province, Cuba with a population of 26,761. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

26,761 Population 137/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
53.3 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Pedro Betancourt

Pedro Betancourt

Pedro Betancourt, sometimes shortened as Betancourt, is a municipality and town in the Matanzas Province of Cuba. It is located in the center of the province, west of Jagüey Grande and east of Unión de Reyes. It was founded in 1833.

People

Population26,761
Density137/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain53.3 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population26,761
Population Density137 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates22.7271°, -81.2896°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceMatanzas Province
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation53.3 inches (1,354 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pedro Betancourt

Pedro Betancourt is a small city in Cuba (Matanzas Province) with a population of 26,761. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Pedro Betancourt

Pedro Betancourt has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (23.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1392 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 13.3° / 31.5° 20.6
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 15° / 33.2° 38.0
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 17° / 34.8° 42.9
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 19.4° / 36.3° 58.4
May 28.6°C / 83°F 22.1° / 36.4° 156.7
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 23.5° / 35.1° 291.0
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 23.7° / 34.4° 160.4
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 24.2° / 34.8° 189.9
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 23.6° / 34.9° 197.6
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 21.8° / 33.2° 122.5
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 18.9° / 31.6° 68.6
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 15.8° / 30.7° 45.9
Pedro Betancourt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Cuba avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area196.0 sq mi (507.6 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates22.7271°N, 81.2896°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.39"
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 77 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 71 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 50 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 58 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 88 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 73 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 58 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 81 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 67 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 132 km
2022 Ian Category 4 223 km
2021 Ida Category 1 163 km
2017 Irma Category 4 85 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 176 km
2008 Ike Category 1 79 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 32 km
2005 Rita Category 3 123 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 273 km
2004 Charley Category 3 130 km
2002 Lili Category 2 214 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 248 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 62 km
1999 Irene Category 1 151 km
1998 Georges Category 2 109 km
1996 Lili Category 2 42 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 213 km
1985 Kate Category 2 27 km
1982 Alberto Category 1 275 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest

Pedro Betancourt has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Pedro Betancourt

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria
Instituto Politécnico Leonor Perez
Escuela - Centro Médico General Pedro Betancourt
Policlínico Facultad X Festival Mundial de la Juventud y los Estudiantes (T-11)
IPU José Antonio Echeverría
Escuela Juan Vitalio Acuña
Escuela Primaria Salvador Ibáñez
IPU Dionisio Morejón
High School 28 de Octubre
Politecnico Leonor Perez
Escuela Primaria Juan Gualberto Gómez
Escuela Primaria César Augusto Sandino
Secundaria Básica
ESBEC Primer Congreso Nacional de Educación y Cultura (T12)
Escuela Primaria José Antonio Echeverría
Escuela Sofiel Riverón
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Radio Stations near Pedro Betancourt

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hostal Azul Radio jazz, pop MP3

Museums in Pedro Betancourt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo al esclavo rebelde
Museo del Deporte
Museo Domingo Jullicas
Museo Municipal de Pedro Betancourt
Sociedad Económica Amigos del País

Libraries in Pedro Betancourt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca José Martí0.0
Librería María Villar Buceta0.0

Restaurants in Pedro Betancourt

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar - Restaurante
El Dorado
La Moderna
Pizzería & Cafetería

Cinemas in Pedro Betancourt

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Pedro Betancourt

Theatres in Pedro Betancourt

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antiguo anfiteatro de Navajas
Casa de la Cultura Municipal
Teatro Cuba

Monuments in Pedro Betancourt

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Camilo Cienfuegos
Monumento a Antonio Maceo Grajales
Monumento a José Marti
Monumento a las Madres

Clinics in Pedro Betancourt

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico Cesario Sánchez

Dentists in Pedro Betancourt

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental Pedro Betancourt
CU #5113183825

Veterinaries in Pedro Betancourt

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Veterinaria

Train Stations in Pedro Betancourt

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Ferrocarril Pedro Betancourt
La Isabel
Navajas

Bus Stations in Pedro Betancourt

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CU #447814137
CU #447814138
CU #447814140
CU #741273426

Gas Stations in Pedro Betancourt

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oro Negro Pedro Betancourt
Servicentro Pedro Betancourt

Banks in Pedro Betancourt

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco Popular de Ahorro

Stadiums & Teams in Pedro Betancourt

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pedro Betancourt

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Gualberto Gomez International AirportVRALarge Airport
Kawama AirportVROMedium Airport
San Nicolás de Bari AirportMedium Airport
Aguacate Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Colón AirportSmall Airport
Giron AirportSmall Airport
Guanamón de Herrera Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Jaguey Grande Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Juan de la Cruz 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
Tranqueras Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Pedro Betancourt

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sala de Rehabilitación Pedro Betancourt

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pedro Betancourt

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
IGLESIA BAUTISTA
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia Reformada
Iglesia Vida Nueva

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
21 m (69 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 Pedro Betancourt

What is the population of Pedro Betancourt?

Pedro Betancourt has a population of 26,761 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 196.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pedro Betancourt?

Pedro Betancourt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.3 inches.

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