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Sancti Spíritus, Cuba

Sancti Spíritus Province · Cuba

Sancti Spíritus is a large city in Sancti Spíritus Province, Cuba with a population of 127,069. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

127,069 Population 9,420/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Sancti Spíritus

Sancti Spíritus

Sancti Spíritus is a municipality and capital city of the province of Sancti Spíritus in central Cuba and one of the oldest Cuban European settlements. Sancti Spíritus is the genitive case of Latin Sanctus Spiritus.

People

Population127,069
Density9,420/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population127,069
Population Density9,420 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates21.9343°, -79.4398°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceSancti Spíritus Province
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation57.5 inches (1,461 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sancti Spíritus

Sancti Spíritus is a large city in Cuba (Sancti Spíritus Province) with a population of 127,069. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Sancti Spíritus

Sancti Spíritus has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.7°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1792 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 13.6° / 31.5° 19.4
Feb 24.1°C / 75°F 14.9° / 33° 43.0
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 17.2° / 34.5° 62.3
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 18.8° / 36.2° 63.8
May 27.2°C / 81°F 20.9° / 35.8° 326.4
Jun 27.1°C / 81°F 22.6° / 33.2° 487.1
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 23° / 32.9° 148.6
Aug 27.7°C / 82°F 23.4° / 33.4° 187.7
Sep 27.5°C / 82°F 23° / 33.4° 179.0
Oct 26.4°C / 79°F 20.8° / 32.3° 158.2
Nov 24.5°C / 76°F 17.9° / 30.6° 80.7
Dec 23.1°C / 74°F 15.7° / 30.1° 35.9
Sancti Spíritus has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Cuba avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²)
Population Density9,420/sq mi
Coordinates21.9343°N, 79.4398°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.13"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 8, 1996.

Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 79 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
2024 Rafael Category 3 247 km
2017 Irma Category 5 86 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 263 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 199 km
2008 Ike Category 2 76 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 84 km
2005 Rita Category 2 186 km
2004 Charley Category 2 271 km
2002 Isidore Category 1 290 km
2002 Lili Category 1 233 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 116 km
1998 Georges Category 2 96 km
1996 Lili Category 2 85 km
1985 Kate Category 2 54 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 115 km
1980 Allen Category 4 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 80°F (26°C) 7.0 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest

Sancti Spíritus has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Sancti Spíritus

Institution Type Founded Website
Cátedra Comandante Faustino Pérez Hernández College
Facultad de Humanidades University
Facultad de Humanidades University
Pedagógico Capitán Silverio Blanco University
Universidad Capitán Silverio Blanco Núñez University Visit →
Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Sancti Spíritus University
Universidad de Sancti Spíritus José Martí University

Schools in Sancti Spíritus

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Arcelio Modesto Suárez Bernal
Escuela Militar Camilo Cienfuegos
Escuela Rubén Martínez Villena
Escuela Primaria Julio Antonio Mella
ESBU Pedro Fermín Armas Reina
ENU Federico Engels
Escuela Primaria Antonio Guiteras
ESBU Wilson Rojas
Escuela Primaria Remigio Díaz Quitanilla
ESBU Julio Antonio Mella
Escuela Primaria Carlos Manuel Loyarte
Escuela Primaria Serafín Sánchez
ESBU Ramón Leocadio Bonachea
ESBU Víctor Daniel Valle
Escuela Primaria Odulio Morales Torres
Roberto José Quesada Ramírez
IPVCE Eusebio Olivera Rodríguez
Escuela de Ganadería
EIDE Lino Salabarría
Escuela Primaria Máximo Gómez
Escuela de Educación Especial Protesta de Jarao
ESBU Ernesto Valdés Muñoz
ESBU 23 de Diciembre
Escuela Primaria Mártires del Granma
Escuela Primaria Abel Santamaría Cuadrado
IPU Carlos de la Torre y Huerta
IPU Honorato del Castillo
Escuela Primaria Bernardo Arias Castillo
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Museums in Sancti Spíritus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antonio Núñez Jiménez
Casa Natal de Serafín Sánchez
Maqueta de Sancti Spíritus
Museo Arte Colonial
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo General Municipal
Museo Municipal de Historia
Museo Municipal General de Cabaiguán
Quinta Santa Elena. Casa de la Guayabera

Libraries in Sancti Spíritus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Demetrio Barrios Gil0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Cabaiguán0.0
Biblioteca Rubén Martínez Villena0.0
Melanio Hernández0.0

Farmers Markets in Sancti Spíritus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazar Inglés
Casiguaya
El Patio
Feria Agropecuaria
La Esquina
Mercadito
Mercadito
Mercadito
Mercadito
Mercado Agropecuario
Mercado El Centro
Mercados Ideal "El Mercadito"
Plaza del Mercado
Supermercado Olivos I
Tienda La Vizcaína
Zona +

Hotels in Sancti Spíritus

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Don Florencio
El Colonial
Hotel del PCC
Hotel Deportivo
Hotel Plaza
Hotel Rancho Hatuey
Hotel Zaza
Islazul Villa Los Laureles
La Perla del Centro

Restaurants in Sancti Spíritus

26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Medio
Barkana Restaurant
Café Real
Don Criollo
El Arrecife
El asturiano
El buen gusto
El Cochinito
El Conquistador
El Dragon
El Pollito
La parada del tunero
Las Delicias del Paseo
Los Amigos
Los Jazmines
Los Parados
Mesón de la Plaza
Paladar Mi Rancho
Parrillada
Parrillada
Pizzería La Cubana
Pizzería Sicilia
Restaurante 1514
Restaurante los 500 años
Restaurante Shanghai
Terminal

Cafes in Sancti Spíritus

16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe COLGA'O
Café Cubita
CAFE Cubita
Café Teatro
D'Prisa
Dinos Pizza
Esquina de Anita
finca de Lorenzo Fontela
Gran Café Boulevard
k’Chicha Cafe
La Estrella de Oro
La Fuente
La Ranchuelera
Rápido La Plaza
Sarandonga
Terminal

Cinemas in Sancti Spíritus

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Conrado Benítez
Cine Serafín Sánchez

Theatres in Sancti Spíritus

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Guiñol
Teatro Principal

Monuments in Sancti Spíritus

7 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antonio García Rijo
Monumento a José Antonio Huelga
Monumento a Judas Moles
Monumento a las Madres
Monumento a los Mártires
Monumento a Serafín Sánchez
Serafín Sánchez

Zoos in Sancti Spíritus

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jardín Zoológico El Bosque

Clinics in Sancti Spíritus

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Atención Integral al Diabético
Centro de Genética Médica
CU #1454077524
Policlínico Centro
Policlínico Norte
Policlínico Olivos I
Policlínico Sur

Dentists in Sancti Spíritus

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Estomatológica
Clínica Estomatológica

Veterinaries in Sancti Spíritus

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Veterinaria

Train Stations in Sancti Spíritus

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Sancti Spíritus
Sancti Spíritus

Bus Stations in Sancti Spíritus

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CU #557397057
Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales
Terminal Ómnibus Provincial
Viazul

Gas Stations in Sancti Spíritus

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oro Negro Yayabo
Servicentro 4 Vías
Servicentro Colón
Servicentro Internacional
Servicentro PCC

Banks in Sancti Spíritus

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco BPA Garaita
Banco BPA Olivos 1
Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco Popular de Ahorro
Banco Popular de Ahorro
Colón
International Financial Bank

Breweries in Sancti Spíritus

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería
Cervecería

Stadiums & Teams in Sancti Spíritus

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sancti Spíritus

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abel Santamaria International AirportSNULarge Airport
Alberto Delgado AirportTNDMedium Airport
Máximo Gómez AirportAVIMedium Airport
Chiquitico Fabregat AirportSmall Airport
El Asiento Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
El Jibaro AirportSmall Airport
El Purio AirportSmall Airport
Falla Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Jatibonico South AirportSmall Airport
Jutiera AirportSmall Airport
La Crisis Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Las Brujas AirportBWWSmall Airport
Las Guasimas AirportSmall Airport
Las Obas AirportSmall Airport
Los Galleguitos East AirportSmall Airport
Los Tamarindos AirportSmall Airport
Maria Rayes AirportSmall Airport
Mayajigua AirportMJGSmall Airport
Punta Alegre AirportSmall Airport
Reyes Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
San Pedro AirportSmall Airport
Sancti Spiritus AirportUSSSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Sancti Spíritus

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral de Cabaiguán
Clínica de Rehabilitación
Hospital de Rehabilitación Dr. Faustino Pérez Hernández
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sancti Spíritus

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
El cabildo
Estrella Matutina
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Iglesia Bienas
Iglesia Liga Evangélica de Cuba
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de La Caridad
Iglesia Presbiteriana
Ministerio TUAMA
Parroquial Mayor del Espíritu Santo
Salvation Torch Baptist Chuch
Templo Evangélico "Los Pinos Nuevos"

Explore Near Sancti Spíritus

Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Area
1,150.7 km² (444.2 mi²)
Founded
1514
Postal Code
60100
Website
guije.com/pueblo/avillas/sancti/
Twinned With
Novellara

Around Sancti Spíritus

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 26
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 16
Restaurants 21
Cafes 16
Bars 14
Supermarkets 5
Banks 5
Museums 4
Hotels 3
Parks 57
Police Stations 3
Places of Worship 9

Things to See Near Sancti Spíritus

12 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Pueblo Viejo
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Loma San Isidro
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Iglesia de Jesús
🌄 Viewpoints (9)
  • • Loma pt
  • • Mirador del Jardín Botánico
  • • Mirador Puente Yayabo
  • • Primera parada de la meseta
  • • Punto 0
  • + 4 more

🇨🇺 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 Sancti Spíritus

What is the population of Sancti Spíritus?

Sancti Spíritus has a population of 127,069 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 9,420 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sancti Spíritus?

Sancti Spíritus has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches.

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