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Yara, Cuba

Granma Province · Cuba

Yara is a small city in Granma Province, Cuba with a population of 28,944. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

28,944 Population 93/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Yara

Yara

Yara är en ort i Kuba. Den ligger i provinsen Provincia Granma, i den sydöstra delen av landet, 600 km sydost om huvudstaden Havanna. Yara ligger 33 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 28 944.

People

Population28,944
Density93/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population28,944
Population Density93 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates20.2747°, -76.9513°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceGranma Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,284 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yara

Yara is a small city in Cuba (Granma Province) with a population of 28,944. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Yara

Yara has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.3°C), the coldest is Dec (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1557 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 15.8° / 33.2° 26.0
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 16.7° / 34° 39.5
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 18.3° / 35.7° 54.8
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 19.7° / 36.9° 65.1
May 27.8°C / 82°F 22.1° / 36.2° 285.9
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 23.2° / 34° 378.2
Jul 28.1°C / 82°F 23° / 34.1° 111.4
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 23.5° / 34.8° 148.8
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 23.7° / 34.2° 156.0
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 21.7° / 33° 153.6
Nov 25.3°C / 78°F 19.2° / 31.3° 99.2
Dec 24.4°C / 76°F 17.3° / 31.4° 38.8
Yara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Cuba avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area311.9 sq mi (807.8 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates20.2747°N, 76.9513°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Oct 17, 2024.

May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 121 km
Jan 17, 2017 44 km S of Guisa, Cuba M5.8 60 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 123 km
May 22, 1990 Cuba region M5.4 114 km
Sep 4, 1990 28 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M5.2 142 km
Jan 17, 2016 39 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M5.2 109 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 130 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 147 km
Jan 17, 2016 30 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 104 km
Apr 13, 2010 56 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.9 68 km
Jan 17, 2016 29 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.9 108 km
Dec 16, 1999 36 km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba M4.8 144 km
Jun 10, 2010 50 km S of Guisa, Cuba M4.8 64 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 120 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 136 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 130 km
Nov 7, 1992 46 km SW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 100 km
Feb 8, 2013 42 km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba M4.7 112 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 127 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 84 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 256 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 279 km
2017 Irma Category 5 195 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 256 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 101 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 293 km
2008 Ike Category 4 93 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 115 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 287 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 80 km
2002 Lili Category 1 287 km
1998 Georges Category 1 89 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 251 km
1985 Kate Category 2 204 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 274 km
1980 Allen Category 4 162 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 - - 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in

Yara has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Yara

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán - - - -
IPU Abel Santamaría - - - -
ESBEC Veguita 2 - - - -
IPA Armando Mestre (Vequita 14) - - - -
Escuela Primaria Ernesto Guevara - - - -
ESBEC Veguita 13 - - - -
ESBEC Veguita 11 - - - -
ESBEC Veguita 12: Rigoberto Corcho - - - -
Escuela Primaria Carlos Amengual García - - - -
ESBU Pedro Véliz - - - -
IPU Grito de Yara - - - -
ESBU Carlos Manuel de Céspedes - - - -
Escuela Primaria José Joaquín Palma - - - -
ESBU Hugo Camejo Valdés - - - -
Círculo Infantil Mi Pequeñuelo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Yara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Campamento de El Che
Ingenio Demajagua
Ingenio Demajagua
Museo Lucas Castillo
Museo Municipal Buey Arriba
Museo Municpal
Salón de Historia Deportiva

Libraries in Yara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca La Edad de Oro0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Buey Arriba0.0
Espejo de Paciencia0.0

Farmers Markets in Yara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Complejo Económico El Mercado
La Plasita
Mercado Agropecuario Estatal La Kaba
Mercado Guamá
Mercado La Plaza

Restaurants in Yara

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Danubio
El Ranchón
Yarabo

Cinemas in Yara

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cine Cuba
Cine Yara

Monuments in Yara

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento al indio Hatuey

Clinics in Yara

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CU #1102924166
Hogar Materno
Policlínico Luis Enrique de la Paz Reyna
Policlínico Ramón Heredia Umpierre

Train Stations in Yara

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación Yara
Veguitas
Yara

Bus Stations in Yara

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Base de ómnibus
Estación de ómnibus. Yara

Gas Stations in Yara

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro El Ideal

Banks in Yara

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco Popular de Ahorro

Stadiums & Teams in Yara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yara

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frank Pais International AirportHOGLarge Airport
(Duplicate}Holguín Air Base-Medium Airport
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes AirportBYMMedium Airport
Hermanos Ameijeiras AirportVTUMedium Airport
Sierra Maestra International AirportMZOMedium Airport
Amancio Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Bayamo Northwest Airport-Small Airport
Caio Voisan Airport-Small Airport
Campechuela Airport-Small Airport
Cayama Nueva Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Corral de Rio Airport-Small Airport
Delicias South Airport-Small Airport
Dormitorio Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Guamo Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
Jobabo Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
La Escondida Airport-Small Airport
Mateo Remas Airport-Small Airport
Puente Guillen Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport
San Jose Northwest Agricultural Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Yara

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Cuba

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yara

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Emanuel
Iglesia Bautista
Iglesia Bautista
Iglesia Católica

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
33 m (108 ft)

🇨🇺 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 Yara

What is the population of Yara?

Yara has a population of 28,944 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 311.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yara?

Yara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.

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