Cárdenas Population 2026
Cárdenas has a population of 98,515, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Matanzas Province. Roughly 0.9% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
98,515
Rank in Cuba
#18
Coordinates
23.04°N, 81.21°W
~9 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
121 km
75 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Matanzas Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Matanzas | 146,733 | #13 |
| 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 |
| Perico | 24,073 | #86 |
Cities near Cárdenas
- Varadero20,000 people · ~14 km away
- Limonar25,421 people · ~23 km away
- Jovellanos47,164 people · ~26 km away
- Pedro Betancourt26,761 people · ~35 km away
- Perico24,073 people · ~35 km away
- Matanzas146,733 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cárdenas?
Cárdenas has a population of 98,515 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Cárdenas in?
Cárdenas is located in Matanzas Province, Cuba.
Is Cárdenas the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 121 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.