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San Cristobal, Cuba
Artemisa · Cuba
San Cristobal is a mid-size city in Artemisa, Cuba with a population of 59,579. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About San Cristobal
San Cristóbal is a municipality and city which since 2011 has been included in Artemisa Province of Cuba. Spread over an area of 934.9 km2 (361.0 sq mi), it is located on the foothills of the Sierra de los Órganos in western Cuba. The city was founded by Spanish colonial settlers as an agricultural center.
The municipality became internationally significant in October 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis, after Soviet missile sites were first photographed by United States reconnaissance aircraft at San Cristóbal.
People
Climate
| Population | 59,579 |
| Population Density | 18,618 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.7166°, -83.0565° |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
| Country | 🇨🇺 Cuba |
| State / Province | Artemisa |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.1 inches (1,553 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Cristobal
San Cristobal is a mid-size city in Cuba (Artemisa) with a population of 59,579. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.1 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.
Climate in San Cristobal
San Cristobal has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1438 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above Cuba avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 18,618/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.7166°N, 83.0565°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
San Cristobal has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (2.6").
Colleges & Universities in San Cristobal
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filial Ciencias Médicas «Piti» Fajardo | University | — | — |
Schools in San Cristobal
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Manuel Márquez | — | — | — | — |
| IPU José Licourt Domínguez | — | — | — | — |
| ESBU Combate de Río Hondo | — | — | — | — |
| Eduardo Machado | — | — | — | — |
| Círculo infantil Amanecer de América | — | — | — | — |
| ESBU Guillermo Castillo Peguero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Gabino Labrador | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Irma Echeverría | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Guillermo Castillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Elíseo Noel Caamaño | — | — | — | — |
Museums in San Cristobal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo municipal |
Farmers Markets in San Cristobal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Industrial Artesanal |
Restaurants in San Cristobal
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in San Cristobal
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Cristobal
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in San Cristobal
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Cristobal
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Cristobal
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near San Cristobal
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| José Martí International Airport | HAV | Large Airport |
| Playa Baracoa Airport | UPB | Medium Airport |
| Alturas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Artemisa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Branas Agricultural Aviation Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cayajabo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ciudad Libertad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Caribe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Francés Agricultural Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Güira de Melena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Asunción Agricultural Aviation Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cubana Agricultural Aviation Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Francia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Jacuma Agricultural Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Las Cruces Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Zagales Agricultural Aviation Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Antonio de los Baños Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in San Cristobal
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sala de Rehabilitación | ||
| Sala de Rehabilitación |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Cristobal
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Evangelical League Church of Cuba | |
| Igesia de San Cristóbal | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Liga Evangélica de Cuba | |
| Iglesia Liga Evangélica de Cuba | |
| Iglesia Liga Evangélica de Cuba | |
| Iglesia Liga Evangélica de Cuba | |
| Iglesia Liga Evangélica de Cuba | |
| Iglesia Metodista. Resplandece | |
| Iglesia Soldados de la Cruz | |
| Iglesia Soldados de la Cruz | |
| Methodist Church |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near San Cristobal
29 places within 15 km
- • Loma Belén
- • Loma Caraza
- • Loma Cuava
- • Loma de la Pimienta
- • Loma de la Señora
- + 16 more
- • Antiguo sitio de emplazamiento de misiles soviéticos durante la Crisis de Octubre 1962
- • Ruina Cafetal San Pedro
- • Ruina Cafetal Santa Catalina
- • El castillo de las Nubes
- • Mirador
- • Mirador de la Cascada
- • mirador de soroa
- • Mirador de Soroa
🇨🇺 About Cuba
Public Holidays in Cuba
9 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Cristobal
What is the population of San Cristobal?
San Cristobal has a population of 59,579 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 18,618 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Cristobal?
San Cristobal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.1 inches.