Calimete Population 2026
Calimete has a population of 23,255, making it the #89 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Matanzas Province. Roughly 0.2% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 93× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,255
Rank in Cuba
#89
Coordinates
22.53°N, 80.91°W
~23 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
165 km
102 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Matanzas Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Matanzas | 146,733 | #13 |
| Cárdenas | 98,515 | #18 |
| Colón | 63,882 | #28 |
| Jagüey Grande | 54,363 | #35 |
| Jovellanos | 47,164 | #43 |
| Unión de Reyes | 33,646 | #66 |
| Pedro Betancourt | 26,761 | #76 |
| Limonar | 25,421 | #81 |
Cities near Calimete
- Aguada de Pasajeros23,606 people · ~18 km away
- Colón63,882 people · ~21 km away
- Jagüey Grande54,363 people · ~22 km away
- Perico24,073 people · ~28 km away
- Jovellanos47,164 people · ~42 km away
- Rodas19,212 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Calimete?
Calimete has a population of 23,255 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #89 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Calimete in?
Calimete is located in Matanzas Province, Cuba.
Is Calimete the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 165 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.