Encrucijada Population 2026
Encrucijada has a population of 26,155, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Villa Clara Province. Roughly 0.2% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,155
Rank in Cuba
#78
Coordinates
22.62°N, 79.86°W
~40 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
264 km
164 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Villa Clara Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | 250,512 | #6 |
| Sagua la Grande | 62,073 | #30 |
| Placetas | 55,408 | #33 |
| Corralillo | 51,881 | #39 |
| Santo Domingo | 45,476 | #45 |
| Ranchuelo | 43,695 | #48 |
| Manicaragua | 41,532 | #52 |
| Cifuentes | 40,142 | #55 |
Cities near Encrucijada
- Camajuaní35,515 people · ~19 km away
- Cifuentes40,142 people · ~19 km away
- Santa Clara250,512 people · ~26 km away
- Sagua la Grande62,073 people · ~30 km away
- Remedios34,108 people · ~36 km away
- Santo Domingo45,476 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Encrucijada?
Encrucijada has a population of 26,155 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Encrucijada in?
Encrucijada is located in Villa Clara Province, Cuba.
Is Encrucijada the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 264 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.