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Santa Cruz del Sur, Cuba

Camagüey · Cuba

Santa Cruz del Sur is a mid-size city in Camagüey, Cuba with a population of 34,601. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

34,601 Population 80/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
49.7 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Santa Cruz del Sur

Santa Cruz del Sur

Santa Cruz del Sur is a town and municipality in Cuba. It is located in Camagüey Province south of the provincial capital of Camagüey. It lies on the Caribbean coast.

People

Population34,601
Density80/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population34,601
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates20.7163°, -77.9982°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceCamagüey
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation49.7 inches (1,263 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz del Sur

Santa Cruz del Sur is a mid-size city in Cuba (Camagüey) with a population of 34,601. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Santa Cruz del Sur

Santa Cruz del Sur has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.7°C), the coldest is Jan (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2071 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 20.7° / 28.2° 31.5
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 22° / 28.2° 52.8
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 23.4° / 29° 79.4
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 24.5° / 30.1° 85.7
May 28.3°C / 83°F 26.3° / 30.6° 395.5
Jun 29°C / 84°F 27° / 31° 527.7
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 27.9° / 31.6° 164.0
Aug 29.7°C / 85°F 27.9° / 31.8° 199.0
Sep 29.7°C / 85°F 28.1° / 31.6° 196.0
Oct 28.9°C / 84°F 27.1° / 30.9° 182.3
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 24.8° / 29.7° 110.1
Dec 25.9°C / 79°F 22.9° / 28.6° 46.6
Santa Cruz del Sur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Cuba avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area433.2 sq mi (1,122.0 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates20.7163°N, 77.9982°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.91"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 123 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 126 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 128 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 137 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 132 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 149 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 136 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 125 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 127 km
Nov 9, 2017 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 130 km
Jun 26, 2000 49 km WSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 100 km
Jul 2, 1996 60 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 132 km
May 25, 1992 61 km SSE of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 147 km
May 25, 1992 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 139 km
Aug 10, 1992 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.3 129 km
May 25, 1992 57 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.3 128 km
Sep 24, 2022 51 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.3 117 km
Mar 23, 2002 55 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.3 113 km
Sep 8, 1995 82 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.3 137 km
Feb 24, 2015 108 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 201 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 247 km
2017 Irma Category 5 175 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 219 km
2008 Ike Category 4 47 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 2 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 247 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 62 km
2002 Lili Category 1 208 km
1998 Georges Category 2 105 km
1996 Lili Category 2 248 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 285 km
1985 Kate Category 2 159 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 157 km
1980 Allen Category 4 161 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 5.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
November 78°F (25°C) 2.0 in
December 74°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest

Santa Cruz del Sur has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and December the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Santa Cruz del Sur

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primary School
Escuela
Escuela Rural
IPU Henry Reeves
Tecnológico de Economía
Escuela Primaria 50 Aniversario
I.P.E
Escuela Primaria Ignacio Agramonte
Escuela Primaria José Martí
Escuela Primaria Fabricio Ojeda
ESBU Camilo Cienfuegos
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Radio Stations near Santa Cruz del Sur

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Santa Cruz del Sur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal

Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz del Sur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado comun El Diamante

Restaurants in Santa Cruz del Sur

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paladar El Faro
Restaurante El Veril Azul
Restaurante La terraza

Cafes in Santa Cruz del Sur

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café

Cinemas in Santa Cruz del Sur

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Haití
Cine Santa Cruz del Sur

Monuments in Santa Cruz del Sur

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento
Monumento
Monumento

Clinics in Santa Cruz del Sur

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hogar Materno
Policlínico
Policlínico
Salud Mental

Veterinaries in Santa Cruz del Sur

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CU #1150313107

Train Stations in Santa Cruz del Sur

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santa Cruz del Sur
Terminal Santa Cruz del Sur

Gas Stations in Santa Cruz del Sur

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro Santa Cruz del Sur

Banks in Santa Cruz del Sur

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco Popular de Ahorro

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz del Sur

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Cruz del Sur

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ignacio Agramonte International AirportCMWLarge Airport
Amancio Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Amansaguapos Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabrera Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Campechuela AirportSmall Airport
El Caney Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
El Cenizo Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Fundo de Buenaventura AirportSmall Airport
Haití Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Hatuey Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Jobabo Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Las Cruces Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Punta de Yaba Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Jose Northwest Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Vertientes Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Santa Cruz del Sur

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Cuba
Post office

Treatment Centers in Santa Cruz del Sur

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Poliservicio

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz del Sur

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centro Pastoral
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Santa Cruz del Sur
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal
Iglesia Metodista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Area
1,122.0 km² (433.1 mi²)

🇨🇺 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 Santa Cruz del Sur

What is the population of Santa Cruz del Sur?

Santa Cruz del Sur has a population of 34,601 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 433.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz del Sur?

Santa Cruz del Sur 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 83°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.7 inches.

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