Cueto Population 2026
Cueto has a population of 26,527, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Holguín Province. Roughly 0.2% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,527
Rank in Cuba
#77
Coordinates
20.65°N, 75.93°W
~61 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
721 km
448 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Holguín Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Holguín | 319,102 | #4 |
| Moa | 92,852 | #19 |
| Banes | 53,104 | #37 |
| San Germán | 43,892 | #47 |
| Cacocum | 42,623 | #50 |
| Gibara | 27,603 | #74 |
| Sagua de Tánamo | 18,282 | #109 |
| Jobabo | 17,804 | #112 |
Cities near Cueto
- San Germán43,892 people · ~22 km away
- Banes53,104 people · ~41 km away
- Cacocum42,623 people · ~42 km away
- Holguín319,102 people · ~44 km away
- Palma Soriano102,826 people · ~49 km away
- Contramaestre70,438 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cueto?
Cueto has a population of 26,527 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Cueto in?
Cueto is located in Holguín Province, Cuba.
Is Cueto the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 721 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.