Fomento Population 2026
Fomento has a population of 19,991, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Sancti Spíritus Province. Roughly 0.2% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 108× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,991
Rank in Cuba
#101
Coordinates
22.10°N, 79.72°W
~122 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
296 km
184 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sancti Spíritus Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Sancti Spíritus | 127,069 | #16 |
| Trinidad | 60,206 | #31 |
| Cabaiguán | 44,515 | #46 |
| Yaguajay | 42,218 | #51 |
| Condado | 38,248 | #59 |
| Jatibonico | 19,644 | #104 |
| La Sierpe | 16,937 | #113 |
Cities near Fomento
- Cabaiguán44,515 people · ~23 km away
- Placetas55,408 people · ~24 km away
- Manicaragua41,532 people · ~27 km away
- Condado38,248 people · ~28 km away
- Sancti Spíritus127,069 people · ~34 km away
- Santa Clara250,512 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fomento?
Fomento has a population of 19,991 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Fomento in?
Fomento is located in Sancti Spíritus Province, Cuba.
Is Fomento the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 296 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.