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Zaza del Medio, Cuba

Sancti Spíritus Province · Cuba

Zaza del Medio is a small city in Sancti Spíritus Province, Cuba with a population of 8,667. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,667 Population 39/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Zaza del Medio

Zaza del Medio

Taguasco is a municipality and town in the Sancti Spíritus Province of Cuba.

People

Population8,667
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population8,667
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates21.9971°, -79.3668°
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 Zaza del Medio

Zaza del Medio is a small city in Cuba (Sancti Spíritus Province) with a population of 8,667. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 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.

Zaza del Medio 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 180 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

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area220.1 sq mi (570.0 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates21.9971°N, 79.3668°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 85 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
2024 Rafael Category 2 256 km
2017 Irma Category 5 79 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 273 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 200 km
2008 Ike Category 3 85 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 94 km
2005 Rita Category 2 180 km
2004 Charley Category 2 280 km
2002 Lili Category 1 242 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 116 km
1998 Georges Category 2 87 km
1996 Lili Category 2 83 km
1985 Kate Category 2 45 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 123 km
1980 Allen Category 4 235 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

Zaza del Medio 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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Schools in Zaza del Medio

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria 3er Congreso del PCC
Politécnico Jorge Luis Rodríguez
ESBU José Antonio Echeverría
ENU Melanio Hernández
Centro Mixto Mirto Milián
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Radio Stations near Zaza del Medio

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Zaza del Medio

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

Libraries in Zaza del Medio

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

Farmers Markets in Zaza del Medio

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 +

Restaurants in Zaza del Medio

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Pollito

Cinemas in Zaza del Medio

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Tuinucú
Cine Zaza

Clinics in Zaza del Medio

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Policlínico Faustino Pérez

Train Stations in Zaza del Medio

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tuinicú
Zaza del Medio

Gas Stations in Zaza del Medio

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro Zaza del Medio
SUMIFER (trenes)

Banks in Zaza del Medio

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Popular de Ahorro

Breweries in Zaza del Medio

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería
Cervecería

Stadiums & Teams in Zaza del Medio

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zaza del Medio

23 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
Morón Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Punta Alegre AirportSmall Airport
Reyes Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
San Pedro AirportSmall Airport
Sancti Spiritus AirportUSSSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zaza del Medio

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Cuba - Tuinucú

Treatment Centers in Zaza del Medio

6 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
Sala de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zaza del Medio

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelical Church Los Pinos Nuevos

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
54 m (177 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 Zaza del Medio

What is the population of Zaza del Medio?

Zaza del Medio has a population of 8,667 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 220.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zaza del Medio?

Zaza del Medio 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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