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Perico, Cuba

Matanzas Province · Cuba

Perico is a small city in Matanzas Province, Cuba with a population of 24,073. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,073 Population 180/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
55.1 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Perico

Perico

Perico är en ort i Kuba. Den ligger i provinsen Matanzas, i den nordvästra delen av landet, 150 km öster om huvudstaden Havanna. Perico ligger 36 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 24 073.

People

Population24,073
Density180/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain55.1 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population24,073
Population Density180 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates22.7699°, -81.0183°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceMatanzas Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation55.1 inches (1,400 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Perico

Perico is a small city in Cuba (Matanzas Province) with a population of 24,073. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 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 55.1 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Perico

Perico has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1514 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 15.3° / 30.5° 22.4
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 17.1° / 31.6° 47.7
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 18.6° / 33.2° 52.7
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 20.6° / 34.6° 72.5
May 28.1°C / 83°F 22.9° / 34.8° 171.3
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 24.4° / 33.3° 314.4
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 25.1° / 33.2° 167.1
Aug 28.9°C / 84°F 25.4° / 33.5° 199.7
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 24.8° / 33.5° 201.6
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 23° / 32.5° 129.6
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.4° 81.3
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 17.7° / 29.7° 53.5
Perico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above Cuba avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area133.9 sq mi (346.9 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates22.7699°N, 81.0183°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"
45% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.43"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.87"

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 55 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 50 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 61 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 38 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 65 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 49 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 74 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 58 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 43 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 113 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 3 157 km
2022 Ian Category 4 247 km
2021 Ida Category 1 189 km
2017 Irma Category 4 71 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 201 km
2008 Ike Category 1 94 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 42 km
2005 Rita Category 3 115 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 278 km
2004 Charley Category 3 158 km
2002 Lili Category 2 227 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 262 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 54 km
1999 Irene Category 1 166 km
1998 Georges Category 2 95 km
1996 Lili Category 2 47 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 220 km
1985 Kate Category 2 17 km
1982 Alberto Category 1 297 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 260 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) 1.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.4 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

Perico has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Perico

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ESBU Crucero Aurora - - - -
Escuela Primaria Pablo de la Torriente Brau - - - -
Escuela Primaria Ñico López - - - -
IPU José de la Luz y Caballero - - - -
Escuela Primaria Ignacio Agramonte - - - -
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Museums in Perico

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jose Smith Comas sugar mill
Museo "José Ramón Zulueta"
Museo Central Azucarero
Museo Domingo Jullicas
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Perico

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca José Martí0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca pública Modesto Torres0.0
María Villar Buceta0.0

Restaurants in Perico

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Casona

Clinics in Perico

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico
Policlínico Agramonte

Train Stations in Perico

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agramonte
Paradero ferrocarriles Perico
Quintana

Bus Stations in Perico

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de ómnibus
Terminal de ómnibus Perico

Gas Stations in Perico

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oro Negro El Relámpago
Servicentro

Banks in Perico

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio

Stadiums & Teams in Perico

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Perico

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Gualberto Gomez International AirportVRALarge Airport
Jaime Gonzalez AirportCFGMedium Airport
Kawama AirportVROMedium Airport
Colón Airport-Small Airport
Giron Airport-Small Airport
Jaguey Grande Agricultural Airport-Small Airport
Las Glorias Airport-Small Airport
Las Nuevas Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Los Arabos Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Martí Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Mieles Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Nueva Industria Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Tranqueras Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Perico

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación
Clínica de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Perico

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa de reuniones de Los Testigos de Jehová
Salón de Asambleas de Los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
36 m (118 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 Perico

What is the population of Perico?

Perico has a population of 24,073 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 180 people per square mile, spread across 133.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Perico?

Perico 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 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.1 inches.

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