Esmeralda Population 2026
Esmeralda has a population of 20,274, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Camagüey. Roughly 0.2% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 107× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,274
Rank in Cuba
#96
Coordinates
21.85°N, 78.12°W
~38 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
461 km
286 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Camagüey
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Camagüey | 347,562 | #3 |
| Florida | 63,007 | #29 |
| Nuevitas | 54,022 | #36 |
| Guáimaro | 39,358 | #56 |
| Santa Cruz del Sur | 34,601 | #62 |
| Vertientes | 29,704 | #67 |
| Jimaguayú | 21,169 | #92 |
| Minas | 20,863 | #94 |
Cities near Esmeralda
- Primero de Enero17,934 people · ~34 km away
- Florida63,007 people · ~38 km away
- Baraguá15,268 people · ~56 km away
- Camagüey347,562 people · ~56 km away
- Morón66,060 people · ~60 km away
- Ciro Redondo29,560 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Esmeralda?
Esmeralda has a population of 20,274 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Esmeralda in?
Esmeralda is located in Camagüey, Cuba.
Is Esmeralda the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 461 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.