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.

HavanaCalimete
Location of Calimete (capital Havana shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
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

CityPopulationRank in Cuba
Matanzas146,733#13
Cárdenas98,515#18
Colón63,882#28
Jagüey Grande54,363#35
Jovellanos47,164#43
Unión de Reyes33,646#66
Pedro Betancourt26,761#76
Limonar25,421#81

Cities near Calimete

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.

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