Colón Population 2026
Colón has a population of 63,882, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Matanzas Province. Roughly 0.6% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,882
Rank in Cuba
#28
Coordinates
22.72°N, 80.90°W
~55 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
158 km
98 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Matanzas Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Matanzas | 146,733 | #13 |
| Cárdenas | 98,515 | #18 |
| 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 Colón
- Perico24,073 people · ~13 km away
- Calimete23,255 people · ~21 km away
- Jovellanos47,164 people · ~31 km away
- Jagüey Grande54,363 people · ~32 km away
- Aguada de Pasajeros23,606 people · ~38 km away
- Pedro Betancourt26,761 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Colón?
Colón has a population of 63,882 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Colón in?
Colón is located in Matanzas Province, Cuba.
Is Colón the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 158 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.