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Primero de Enero, Cuba

Ciego de Ávila Province · Cuba

Primero de Enero is a small city in Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba with a population of 17,934. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,934 Population 8,500/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
51.7 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Primero de Enero

Primero de Enero

Primero de Enero is a municipality and town in the Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba. Originally named Violeta, its name means "1st of January" in Spanish, and is referred to the final day of the Cuban Revolution. It is geographically located in the Northeast of the Province of Ciego de Ávila and has an extension of 712.7 km.

People

Population17,934
Density8,500/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population17,934
Population Density8,500 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates21.9450°, -78.4313°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceCiego de Ávila Province
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation51.7 inches (1,313 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Primero de Enero

Primero de Enero is a small city in Cuba (Ciego de Ávila Province) with a population of 17,934. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 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 51.7 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Primero de Enero

Primero de Enero has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3397 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 75°F 16.3° / 30.1° 55.5
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 17.6° / 30.9° 84.8
Mar 25.3°C / 77°F 19.3° / 32.8° 103.3
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 20.7° / 34.2° 106.3
May 27.3°C / 81°F 23.1° / 33.6° 740.7
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 24.2° / 32.4° 941.8
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 25° / 32.5° 278.1
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 24.9° / 32.8° 318.5
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 24.8° / 32.9° 277.7
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.9° 277.7
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 20.4° / 29.9° 129.1
Dec 24°C / 75°F 18.6° / 29.2° 83.9
Primero de Enero 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 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Cuba avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density8,500/sq mi
Coordinates21.9450°N, 78.4313°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.98"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 3 296 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 256 km
2017 Irma Category 5 52 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 272 km
2008 Ike Category 4 94 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 139 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 160 km
2005 Rita Category 1 220 km
2002 Lili Category 1 283 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 183 km
1998 Georges Category 2 40 km
1996 Lili Category 2 109 km
1985 Kate Category 2 18 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 160 km
1980 Allen Category 4 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
May 80°F (26°C) 7.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in Driest

Primero de Enero has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and December the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Primero de Enero

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria Carlos Juan Finlay
Escuela Primaria José Martí Pérez
Centro Mixto Ricardo Pérez Alemán
Politécnico Rodolfo Ramírez Esquivel
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Radio Stations near Primero de Enero

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La salsa cubana reggeton MP3

Museums in Primero de Enero

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Caonabo
Museo
Museo Azucarero Patria o Muerte
Museo Central Azucarero Patria
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Primero de Enero

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca publica Ana Betancourt0.0
Biblioteca Pública Tamara Bunke0.0
Biblioteca Sergio Antuña0.0

Farmers Markets in Primero de Enero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Ideal

Restaurants in Primero de Enero

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vulebar

Cinemas in Primero de Enero

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine
Cine

Train Stations in Primero de Enero

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Velasco
Violeta
Violeta

Gas Stations in Primero de Enero

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro El Triunfo
Servicentro La Cuba
Servicentro Primero de Enero

Banks in Primero de Enero

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio 5421

Airports Near Primero de Enero

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ignacio Agramonte International AirportCMWLarge Airport
Jardines Del Rey AirportCCCMedium Airport
Máximo Gómez AirportAVIMedium Airport
Amansaguapos Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Cupeyes Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
El Asiento Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
El Caney Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
El Cenizo Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Esmeralda Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Falla Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Florida AirportSmall Airport
La Crisis Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
La Olivia Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Las Brujas AirportBWWSmall Airport
Mayajigua AirportMJGSmall Airport
Morón Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Punta Alegre AirportSmall Airport
Reyes Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Turiguanó AirfieldSmall Airport
Vertientes Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Primero de Enero

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo

Treatment Centers in Primero de Enero

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fisioterapia

Churches & Religious Organizations in Primero de Enero

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia Metodista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana

🇨🇺 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 Primero de Enero

What is the population of Primero de Enero?

Primero de Enero has a population of 17,934 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 8,500 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Primero de Enero?

Primero de Enero 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 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches.

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