Banes Population 2026
Banes has a population of 53,104, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Holguín Province. Roughly 0.5% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,104
Rank in Cuba
#37
Coordinates
20.96°N, 75.72°W
~48 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
728 km
452 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Holguín Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Holguín | 319,102 | #4 |
| Moa | 92,852 | #19 |
| San Germán | 43,892 | #47 |
| Cacocum | 42,623 | #50 |
| Gibara | 27,603 | #74 |
| Cueto | 26,527 | #77 |
| Sagua de Tánamo | 18,282 | #109 |
| Jobabo | 17,804 | #112 |
Cities near Banes
- Cueto26,527 people · ~41 km away
- Gibara27,603 people · ~45 km away
- Holguín319,102 people · ~57 km away
- San Germán43,892 people · ~59 km away
- Jobabo17,804 people · ~60 km away
- Sagua de Tánamo18,282 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Banes?
Banes has a population of 53,104 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Banes in?
Banes is located in Holguín Province, Cuba.
Is Banes the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 728 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.