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Sagua la Grande, Cuba

Villa Clara Province · Cuba

Sagua la Grande is a mid-size city in Villa Clara Province, Cuba with a population of 62,073. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

62,073 Population 8,792/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
51.7 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Sagua la Grande

Sagua la Grande

Sagua la Grande is a municipality located on the north coast of the province of Villa Clara in central Cuba, on the Sagua la Grande River. The city is close to Mogotes de Jumagua, limestone cliffs. Many cays of the Sabana-Camaguey Archipelago are located off the northern coast. People born in Sagua are called "sagüeros".

People

Population62,073
Density8,792/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population62,073
Population Density8,792 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates22.8067°, -80.0756°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceVilla Clara Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation51.7 inches (1,313 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sagua la Grande

Sagua la Grande is a mid-size city in Cuba (Villa Clara Province) with a population of 62,073. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 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 51.7 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Sagua la Grande

Sagua la Grande has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (24°C). Average annual precipitation is 1864 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 18° / 28.8° 32.3
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 19.8° / 29.3° 57.1
Mar 25.3°C / 78°F 21.2° / 30.6° 60.2
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 22.6° / 32.1° 82.0
May 27.6°C / 82°F 24.6° / 31.9° 242.2
Jun 28.3°C / 83°F 26° / 31° 384.5
Jul 29°C / 84°F 26.8° / 31.4° 206.3
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 26.9° / 31.9° 229.5
Sep 29°C / 84°F 26.5° / 31.7° 217.7
Oct 27.9°C / 82°F 25° / 31.1° 183.0
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.1° 107.3
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 20.5° / 28.4° 62.5
Sagua la Grande 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 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 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Cuba avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density8,792/sq mi
Coordinates22.8067°N, 80.0756°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.91"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 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 79 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 82 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 145 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 89 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 75 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 73 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 76 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 76 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 238 km
2021 Ida Category 1 279 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 291 km
2017 Irma Category 5 30 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 275 km
2008 Ike Category 2 147 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 102 km
2005 Rita Category 2 101 km
2004 Charley Category 3 251 km
2002 Lili Category 2 273 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 17 km
1999 Irene Category 1 243 km
1998 Georges Category 2 59 km
1996 Lili Category 2 35 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 299 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 256 km
1985 Kate Category 2 17 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
April 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Driest

Sagua la Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and December the driest (1.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Sagua la Grande

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela de Enfermería College
Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Sagua La Grande University

Schools in Sagua la Grande

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela primaria "José Luis Robau"
ESBU José Martí
ESBU Roberto Mederos
Escuela Primaria Mártires del 9 de Abril
ESBU Máximo Gómez
Círculo Infantil Mario Domínguez Regalado
Escuela de Economía Mario Domínguez Regalado
Seminternado Manuel Ascunse Domenech
Centro Mixto Ramón Ribalta Martínez
Centro Mixto Lázaro Huet
IPU Miguel Diosdado Pérez Pimentel
Escuela Primaria David Díaz Guadarrama
Escuela Primaria Lázaro Pentón
Anexo a la Primaria José Fuertes Jiménez
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Radio Stations near Sagua la Grande

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sagua la Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura
Casa Natal Abel Santamaría
Casino Español
Museo Municipal
Museo Municipal Santo Domingo

Libraries in Sagua la Grande

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alejo Campentier0.0

Farmers Markets in Sagua la Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Disloque
La cadena
Mercado agropecuario
Plaza 26 de Julio
Plaza La Rivera

Hotels in Sagua la Grande

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gran Hotel Sagua
Hotel Palacio Arenas
Hotel Telégrafo

Restaurants in Sagua la Grande

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Cubanito
La Roca
Nuevo Paradero

Cafes in Sagua la Grande

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería Nana

Cinemas in Sagua la Grande

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Sagua

Theatres in Sagua la Grande

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro

Clinics in Sagua la Grande

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hogar Materno
Policlínico Mario A. Pérez

Dentists in Sagua la Grande

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Estomatológica

Train Stations in Sagua la Grande

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Sagua La Grande
Estación Sagua La Grande

Bus Stations in Sagua la Grande

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de La Habana
Terminal de Ómnibus
Terminal de Ómnibus Sagua

Gas Stations in Sagua la Grande

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro Máximo Gómez
Servicentro Sagua
Servicentro Sagua

Banks in Sagua la Grande

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco Popular de Ahorro
Former Royal Bank of Canada

Stadiums & Teams in Sagua la Grande

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sagua la Grande

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abel Santamaria International AirportSNULarge Airport
Jaime Gonzalez AirportCFGMedium Airport
Chiquitico Fabregat AirportSmall Airport
El Purio AirportSmall Airport
Jutiera AirportSmall Airport
Las Glorias AirportSmall Airport
Las Nuevas Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Los Arabos Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagua La Grande AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sagua la Grande

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina municipal de correos.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sagua la Grande

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ha Derek (Los del camino)
IASD Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día;Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Iglesia
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia de los Jesuitas

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)

Things to See Near Sagua la Grande

5 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Mogotes de Jumagua
🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Cueva del Agua
🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Galeria de Arte Wifredo Lam
⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Mogote 1
  • • Mogote 8

🇨🇺 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 Sagua la Grande

What is the population of Sagua la Grande?

Sagua la Grande has a population of 62,073 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 8,792 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sagua la Grande?

Sagua la Grande 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 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches.

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