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Placetas, Cuba

Villa Clara Province · Cuba

Placetas is a mid-size city in Villa Clara Province, Cuba with a population of 55,408. Elevation: 659 ft (201 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

55,408 Population 9,158/sq mi density
659 ft Elevation 201 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
57.0 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Placetas

Placetas

Placetas is a city in the Villa Clara Province in the center of Cuba; before the change in the country's government in 1959 the province was called Las Villas. The town is also known as La Villa de los Laureles because of its wild laurel trees. Placetas is also a municipio, one of 13 subdivisions of the Villa Clara Province. Cuba's geographical center, Guaracabulla, is located in this municipality.

People

Population55,408
Density9,158/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain57.0 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Population55,408
Population Density9,158 / sq mi
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Coordinates22.3118°, -79.6544°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceVilla Clara Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation57.0 inches (1,448 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Placetas

Placetas is a mid-size city in Cuba (Villa Clara Province) with a population of 55,408. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 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 57.0 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Placetas

Placetas has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1625 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 17.2° / 30.2° 19.6
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 18.4° / 30.8° 41.8
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 20.2° / 32.5° 53.6
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 21.6° / 34.1° 58.8
May 27.7°C / 82°F 23.8° / 33.5° 283.9
Jun 28.1°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.9° 408.1
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 25.9° / 32.2° 140.1
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 25.9° / 32.5° 172.3
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 25.7° / 32.6° 171.9
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 24° / 31.7° 153.2
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 21.5° / 29.8° 83.6
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 19.4° / 29.2° 37.8
Placetas 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 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Cuba avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density9,158/sq mi
Coordinates22.3118°N, 79.6544°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.82"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 16, 2015.

Jan 9, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M5.0 147 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 149 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 145 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 139 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 145 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 142 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 248 km
2017 Irma Category 5 57 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 270 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 246 km
2008 Ike Category 2 112 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 101 km
2005 Rita Category 2 143 km
2004 Charley Category 3 268 km
2002 Lili Category 1 251 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 71 km
1998 Georges Category 2 80 km
1996 Lili Category 2 41 km
1985 Kate Category 2 38 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 158 km
1980 Allen Category 4 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
October 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Driest

Placetas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Placetas

Institution Type Founded Website
Ciencias Médicas Serafín Ruiz de Sarate University

Schools in Placetas

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Rural Camilo Cienfuegos
Escuela Comunitaria Deportiva Camilo Cienfuegos
ESBU 13 de Marzo
Escuela Primaria José Antonio Fabregat
ESBU Obdulio Morales Torres
ESBU Rodolfo L. Perlacia
Escuela Primaria Abel Santamaría Cuadrado
Escuela Primaria Victoria de Girón
Rafael María de Mendive
Escuela Primaria José Martí
ESBU Julio Antonio Mella
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Museums in Placetas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Agroindustria Azucarera Marcelo Salado Lastra
Museo de Historia.
Museo de la Música Alejandro García Caturla
Museo de Las Parrandas
Museo de Trenes a Vapor
Museo Municipal
Museo Municipal General de Cabaiguán
Museo Municipal María Escobar Laredo

Libraries in Placetas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Antonio Arias Gracía0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Cabaiguán0.0
Biblioteca Publica Juan Bruno Zayas0.0
Juan Bruno Zayas0.0
Mimi Fortún0.0
Sala de Lectura José Martí0.0
Teatro Baroja0.0

Farmers Markets in Placetas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Van Troi II
Mercados Ideal "El Mercadito"
MiPyME Pérez Quesada

Hotels in Placetas

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Casona

Restaurants in Placetas

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Dorta
Los García
Mamá Inés
Pizzería Eclipse
Pizzería Espartaco

Cafes in Placetas

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAFÉ CAFÉ
Café Parque
Cococola

Cinemas in Placetas

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine - Teatro
Cine Camilo Cienfuegos

Monuments in Placetas

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Martí
José Martí

Clinics in Placetas

8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CU #1017025789
CU #473911693
CU #473911694
CU #473911695
CU #845224987
North Clinic
Policlínico Camilo Cienfuegos
South Clinic

Dentists in Placetas

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental Norte
Clínica Dental Sur

Train Stations in Placetas

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ariosa
Estación Cumbre
Guaracabulla
Placetas
Placetas Norte
San Andrés
Zulueta Sur

Bus Stations in Placetas

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CU #473911690
National bus station (Viazul)
Terminal Intermunicipal

Gas Stations in Placetas

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro El Milagro
Servicentro La Diana

Gyms in Placetas

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CU #5318421721
Ernest's Gym
Gimnasio Nestor

Stadiums & Teams in Placetas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Placetas

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abel Santamaria International AirportSNULarge Airport
Alberto Delgado AirportTNDMedium Airport
Chiquitico Fabregat AirportSmall Airport
El Jibaro AirportSmall Airport
El Purio AirportSmall Airport
Jatibonico South AirportSmall Airport
Jutiera AirportSmall Airport
La Crisis Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Las Brujas AirportBWWSmall Airport
Las Guasimas AirportSmall Airport
Las Obas AirportSmall Airport
Los Galleguitos East AirportSmall Airport
Los Tamarindos AirportSmall Airport
Maria Rayes AirportSmall Airport
Mayajigua AirportMJGSmall Airport
Reyes Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagua La Grande AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro AirportSmall Airport
Sancti Spiritus AirportUSSSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Placetas

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral de Cabaiguán

Churches & Religious Organizations in Placetas

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Asamble de Dios
ICPC Placetas Templo: "Refugio de Salvación"
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Iglesia Presbiteriana-Reformada de Placetas
Los Pinos Nuevos Seminary
Parroquia San Atanasio
Primera Iglesia Bautista Getsemaní de Placetas
Salón de Asamblea de los testigos de Jehová
Seminario CEC Los Pinos Nuevos
Tabernáculo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
198 m (650 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 Placetas

What is the population of Placetas?

Placetas has a population of 55,408 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 9,158 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Placetas?

Placetas 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 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.0 inches.

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