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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).
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 55,408 |
| Population Density | 9,158 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.3118°, -79.6544° |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
| Country | 🇨🇺 Cuba |
| State / Province | Villa Clara Province |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above Cuba avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.3118°N, 79.6544°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
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 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Placetas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Antonio Arias Gracía | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Cabaiguán | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Juan Bruno Zayas | 0.0 | |||||
| Juan Bruno Zayas | 0.0 | |||||
| Mimi Fortún | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala de Lectura José Martí | 0.0 | |||||
| Teatro Baroja | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Placetas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Van Troi II | |||||
| Mercados Ideal "El Mercadito" | |||||
| MiPyME Pérez Quesada |
Hotels in Placetas
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Placetas
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Placetas
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Placetas
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Placetas
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Placetas
8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Placetas
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Placetas
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Placetas
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Placetas
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Placetas
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Placetas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Placetas
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abel Santamaria International Airport | SNU | Large Airport |
| Alberto Delgado Airport | TND | Medium Airport |
| Chiquitico Fabregat Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Jibaro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Purio Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jatibonico South Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jutiera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Crisis Agricultural Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Las Brujas Airport | BWW | Small Airport |
| Las Guasimas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Obas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Galleguitos East Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Tamarindos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maria Rayes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mayajigua Airport | MJG | Small Airport |
| Reyes Agricultural Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sagua La Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sancti Spiritus Airport | USS | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Placetas
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Rehabilitación | ||
| Centro de Rehabilitación Integral de Cabaiguán |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Placetas
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Public Holidays in Cuba
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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.