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Río Cauto, Cuba

Granma Province · Cuba

Río Cauto is a small city in Granma Province, Cuba with a population of 23,737. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,737 Population 39/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.9 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Río Cauto

Río Cauto

Río Cauto är en ort i Kuba. Den ligger i provinsen Provincia Granma, i den sydöstra delen av landet, 600 km sydost om huvudstaden Havanna. Río Cauto ligger 12 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 23 737.

People

Population23,737
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population23,737
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates20.5597°, -76.9167°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceGranma Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation46.9 inches (1,191 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Cauto

Río Cauto is a small city in Cuba (Granma Province) with a population of 23,737. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Río Cauto

Río Cauto has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.3°C), the coldest is Dec (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1557 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 15.8° / 33.2° 26.0
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 16.7° / 34° 39.5
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 18.3° / 35.7° 54.8
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 19.7° / 36.9° 65.1
May 27.8°C / 82°F 22.1° / 36.2° 285.9
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 23.2° / 34° 378.2
Jul 28.1°C / 82°F 23° / 34.1° 111.4
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 23.5° / 34.8° 148.8
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 23.7° / 34.2° 156.0
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 21.7° / 33° 153.6
Nov 25.3°C / 78°F 19.2° / 31.3° 99.2
Dec 24.4°C / 76°F 17.3° / 31.4° 38.8
Río Cauto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Cuba avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area604.6 sq mi (1,565.8 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates20.5597°N, 76.9167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.44"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Oct 17, 2024.

May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 145 km
Jan 17, 2017 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba M5.8 86 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 147 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 130 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 127 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 120 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 95 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 124 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 146 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 90 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 112 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 144 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 130 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 120 km
Oct 17, 2024 37 km S of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 136 km
Oct 13, 2003 23 km ENE of San Luis, Cuba M4.6 136 km
Jan 25, 2016 32 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 124 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 127 km
May 17, 2020 60 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.6 109 km
Jan 18, 2016 24 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 97 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 255 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 254 km
2017 Irma Category 5 164 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 234 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 108 km
2008 Ike Category 4 63 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 106 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 102 km
2002 Lili Category 1 300 km
1998 Georges Category 2 59 km
1996 Lili Category 2 295 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 283 km
1985 Kate Category 2 172 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 271 km
1980 Allen Category 4 189 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1775 SANTIAGO DE CUBA Earthquake - - 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in
February 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
November 78°F (26°C) 2.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest

Río Cauto has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Río Cauto

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ESBU Mártires de Cauto - - - -
Escuela Primaria Bartolomé Masó - - - -
ESBU José Martí - - - -
ESBU Martires de Cauto - - - -
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Radio Stations near Río Cauto

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Río Cauto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Salón de Historia Deportiva

Libraries in Río Cauto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca La Edad de Oro0.0

Farmers Markets in Río Cauto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Agropecuario Estatal La Kaba
Mercado Guamá
Mercado La Plaza

Cinemas in Río Cauto

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ernesto Gevara

Clinics in Río Cauto

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico

Train Stations in Río Cauto

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Guamo
Río Cauto

Bus Stations in Río Cauto

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CU #554354535

Stadiums & Teams in Río Cauto

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Airports Near Río Cauto

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frank Pais International AirportHOGLarge Airport
(Duplicate}Holguín Air Base-Medium Airport
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes AirportBYMMedium Airport
Hermanos Ameijeiras AirportVTUMedium Airport
Sierra Maestra International AirportMZOMedium Airport
Amancio Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Bayamo Northwest Airport-Small Airport
Caio Voisan Airport-Small Airport
Campechuela Airport-Small Airport
Cayama Nueva Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Corral de Rio Airport-Small Airport
Delicias South Airport-Small Airport
Dormitorio Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
El Congo Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Guamo Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Hatuey Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Jobabo Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
La Escondida Airport-Small Airport
Lora Airport-Small Airport
Mateo Remas Airport-Small Airport
Puente Guillen Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
San Jose Northwest Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Río Cauto

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Cuba

Churches & Religious Organizations in Río Cauto

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Cristo

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 Río Cauto

What is the population of Río Cauto?

Río Cauto has a population of 23,737 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 604.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Cauto?

Río Cauto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches.

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