Baracoa Population 2026
Baracoa has a population of 48,362, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Guantánamo Province. Roughly 0.4% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,362
Rank in Cuba
#42
Coordinates
20.35°N, 74.50°W
~1 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
871 km
541 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guantánamo Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Guantánamo | 272,801 | #5 |
| Maisí | 28,276 | #73 |
| Río Guayabal de Yateras | 25,753 | #79 |
Cities near Baracoa
- Maisí28,276 people · ~38 km away
- Río Guayabal de Yateras25,753 people · ~54 km away
- Moa92,852 people · ~58 km away
- Guantánamo272,801 people · ~78 km away
- Sagua de Tánamo18,282 people · ~82 km away
- San Luis67,293 people · ~142 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Baracoa?
Baracoa has a population of 48,362 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Baracoa in?
Baracoa is located in Guantánamo Province, Cuba.
Is Baracoa the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 871 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.