Contramaestre Population 2026
Contramaestre has a population of 70,438, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Santiago de Cuba Province. Roughly 0.6% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,438
Rank in Cuba
#21
Coordinates
20.30°N, 76.24°W
~114 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
708 km
440 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santiago de Cuba Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Cuba | 555,865 | #2 |
| Palma Soriano | 102,826 | #17 |
| San Luis | 67,293 | #26 |
Cities near Contramaestre
- Jiguaní41,106 people · ~21 km away
- Palma Soriano102,826 people · ~28 km away
- Guisa18,408 people · ~31 km away
- San Germán43,892 people · ~35 km away
- Cauto Cristo21,159 people · ~37 km away
- Bayamo192,632 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Contramaestre?
Contramaestre has a population of 70,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Contramaestre in?
Contramaestre is located in Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba.
Is Contramaestre the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 708 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.