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Rodas, Cuba

Cienfuegos Province · Cuba

Rodas is a small city in Cienfuegos Province, Cuba with a population of 19,212. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

19,212 Population 71/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
58.7 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Rodas

Rodas

Rodas is a municipality and town in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba. It was founded in 1859 under the name of Lechuzo. In 1879 it was renamed Rodas in honour of capitán general Caballero de Rodas.

People

Population19,212
Density71/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain58.7 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population19,212
Population Density71 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates22.3418°, -80.5560°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceCienfuegos Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation58.7 inches (1,492 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rodas

Rodas is a small city in Cuba (Cienfuegos Province) with a population of 19,212. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.7 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Rodas

Rodas has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.5°C), the coldest is Dec (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1248 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 12.8° / 32.6° 18.4
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 14.5° / 34.2° 31.5
Mar 26°C / 79°F 16.7° / 35.7° 35.6
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 18.9° / 37.3° 50.5
May 28.4°C / 83°F 21.4° / 37.6° 140.1
Jun 28°C / 82°F 22.9° / 35.3° 266.4
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 23.3° / 34.7° 137.7
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 23.7° / 35.2° 172.3
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 22.9° / 35.3° 179.0
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 21° / 33.6° 116.2
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 18° / 31.9° 60.9
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 15.1° / 31.3° 39.4
Rodas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above Cuba avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area271.3 sq mi (702.7 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates22.3418°N, 80.5560°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
55% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.33"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.94"

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 95 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 94 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 128 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 90 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 100 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 86 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 90 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 96 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 85 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 167 km
2021 Ida Category 1 216 km
2017 Irma Category 5 92 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 296 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 203 km
2008 Ike Category 2 80 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 31 km
2005 Rita Category 3 153 km
2004 Charley Category 3 184 km
2002 Lili Category 2 203 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 245 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 36 km
1999 Irene Category 1 234 km
1998 Georges Category 2 123 km
1996 Lili Category 2 26 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 279 km
1985 Kate Category 2 54 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 194 km
1980 Allen Category 5 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
March 74°F (24°C) 1.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
May 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest

Rodas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Rodas

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
IPU Ernesto "Che" Guevara
Escuela de Educación Especial
Escuela
Julio Antonio Mella
CM Owen Fundora
Escuela
Escuela Raul Suárez Martínez
ESBU Reinaldo Erices
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Radio Stations near Rodas

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Rodas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo
Museo del Ferrocarril
Museo Histórico Naval
Museo Municipal de Palmira
Museo Provincial (furniture)

Libraries in Rodas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Cienfuegos0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Palmira0.0

Farmers Markets in Rodas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agropecuario
Katiuska
Mercadito Cartagena
Mercadito Congojas
Mercado Arizona
Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in Rodas

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Barco Pirata
Paladar "Noel"
Restaurante

Cafes in Rodas

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria "Laito"
Copacabana
Damují
El Estudiante
El Pino
La Sopera

Cinemas in Rodas

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine "Teatro Fedora"
Cine Damuji

Clinics in Rodas

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico
Policlínico Rodas

Dentists in Rodas

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CU #4922454875

Train Stations in Rodas

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Trenes Rodas
Rodas

Bus Stations in Rodas

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ómnibus municipales
Terminal de ómnibus
Terminal Ómnibus

Gas Stations in Rodas

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro Cartagena
Servicentro Rodas

Breweries in Rodas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria

Stadiums & Teams in Rodas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rodas

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abel Santamaria International AirportSNULarge Airport
Alberto Delgado AirportTNDMedium Airport
Jaime Gonzalez AirportCFGMedium Airport
Colón AirportSmall Airport
El Purio AirportSmall Airport
Giron AirportSmall Airport
Jaguey Grande Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Las Glorias AirportSmall Airport
Las Nuevas Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Los Arabos Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Martí Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Mieles Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Nueva Industria Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagua La Grande AirportSmall Airport
Tranqueras Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rodas

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo
Correo ETECSA

Treatment Centers in Rodas

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rodas

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia Católica "La Virgen del Carmen"

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Area
552.0 km² (213.1 mi²)
Founded
1859

🇨🇺 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 Rodas

What is the population of Rodas?

Rodas has a population of 19,212 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 71 people per square mile, spread across 271.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rodas?

Rodas 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 81°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.7 inches.

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