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San Germán, Cuba

Holguín Province · Cuba

San Germán is a mid-size city in Holguín Province, Cuba with a population of 43,892. Elevation: 322 ft (98 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

43,892 Population 134/sq mi density
322 ft Elevation 98 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
43.7 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About San Germán

San Germán

San Germán is a historic town and municipality located in the Sabana Grande Valley of southwestern region of Puerto Rico, south of Mayagüez and Maricao, north of Lajas, east of Hormigueros and Cabo Rojo, and west of Sabana Grande. San Germán is spread over eighteen barrios plus San Germán Pueblo. It is both a principal city of the San Germán–Cabo Rojo Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Mayagüez–San Germán–Cabo Rojo Combined Statistical Area.
San Germán is the second oldest city of Puerto Rico, after San Juan, and its historic downtown is preserved as the San Germán Historic District.

People

Population43,892
Density134/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Population43,892
Population Density134 / sq mi
Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Coordinates20.6001°, -76.1336°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceHolguín Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation43.7 inches (1,111 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Germán

San Germán is a mid-size city in Cuba (Holguín Province) with a population of 43,892. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in San Germán

San Germán has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.9°C), the coldest is Dec (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1421 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 15.5° / 32.6° 24.2
Feb 24.7°C / 76°F 16.3° / 33.4° 32.6
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 17.7° / 35.4° 39.2
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 19° / 36.8° 62.6
May 27.5°C / 81°F 21.6° / 36.2° 234.5
Jun 27.5°C / 82°F 22.4° / 34.4° 331.6
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 22.5° / 34.4° 103.6
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 22.9° / 34.9° 134.3
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 23° / 34.3° 153.2
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 21.3° / 32.9° 156.3
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 18.9° / 31.3° 110.5
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 17° / 31.3° 38.1
San Germán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Cuba avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area326.6 sq mi (846.0 km²)
Population Density134/sq mi
Coordinates20.6001°N, 76.1336°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Oct 17, 2024.

Jan 17, 2017 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba M5.8 96 km
Mar 20, 2010 53 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.6 133 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 96 km
Sep 4, 1990 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M5.2 100 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 98 km
Oct 4, 2010 43 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.1 116 km
Mar 20, 2010 45 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M5.0 123 km
Jan 5, 1999 24 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.9 143 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 107 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 88 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 89 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 101 km
Dec 16, 1999 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.8 109 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 122 km
Apr 25, 2017 56 km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.7 127 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 142 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 101 km
Jan 5, 1999 23 km NE of Moa, Cuba M4.7 141 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 100 km
Jul 5, 2010 49 km SSW of Guantánamo, Cuba M4.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 36 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 176 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 198 km
2017 Irma Category 5 156 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 165 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 56 km
2011 Irene Category 3 298 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 239 km
2008 Ike Category 4 61 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 185 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 167 km
1998 Georges Category 1 26 km
1985 Kate Category 2 156 km
1980 Allen Category 4 226 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 - - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in
August 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
October 80°F (26°C) 5.7 in
November 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in

San Germán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in San Germán

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro Universitario Municipal Urbano Noris University - Visit →
CUM - Cueto University - ,

Schools in San Germán

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Politécnico Guillermón Moncada - - - -
Escuela de Educación Especial José Antonio Echeverría - - - -
Escuela Primaria José Coello Ortiz - - - -
Escuela Primaria Fe del Valle Ramos - - - -
ESBU José Coello Ortiz - - - -
ESBU José Coello Ortiz - - - -
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Radio Stations near San Germán

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in San Germán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fidel Castro Birth House
Museo

Libraries in San Germán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Armando Hart0.0
Biblioteca Cueto0.0
Biblioteca Octavio de la Concepción0.0
Biblioteca Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in San Germán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado Ideal
Mercado Industrial
Mercadp Agropecuario Estatal
MiPyME Más Robusto
MiPyME Osmanito
Placita
Placita
Placita
Placita
Placita "La Reforma"
Punto de Venta CCS Fernando de Dios

Restaurants in San Germán

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabret y Restaurante Arimao
Cafeteria 23 y 12
El Oriental
El Potro

Clinics in San Germán

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico Docente Manuel Fajardo Rivero

Train Stations in San Germán

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación Ferroviaria de San Germán

Bus Stations in San Germán

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Ómnibus

Gas Stations in San Germán

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CU #1391917622
Servicentro San German

Banks in San Germán

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Popular Saving Bank

Stadiums & Teams in San Germán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Germán

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Maceo International AirportSCULarge Airport
Frank Pais International AirportHOGLarge Airport
(Duplicate}Holguín Air Base-Medium Airport
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes AirportBYMMedium Airport
Altagracia Airport-Small Airport
Bayamo Northwest Airport-Small Airport
Caio Voisan Airport-Small Airport
Corral de Rio Airport-Small Airport
Delicias South Airport-Small Airport
El Congo Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Guardalavaca Airport-Small Airport
Lora Airport-Small Airport
Los Mangos de Baragua Airport-Small Airport
San German Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in San Germán

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Urbano Noris

Treatment Centers in San Germán

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Área de Rehabilitación
CM Urgencias
Consultorio Médico de Emergencias
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Villa El Cocal
Villa El Quinqué

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Germán

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa de Beatriz
Casa de la Familia de Juliet y Yemnis
Iglesia Central San German
Primera Iglesia Bautista

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 San Germán

What is the population of San Germán?

San Germán has a population of 43,892 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 134 people per square mile, spread across 326.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Germán?

San Germán 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 82°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches.

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