Gibara Population 2026
Gibara has a population of 27,603, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Holguín Province. Roughly 0.3% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,603
Rank in Cuba
#74
Coordinates
21.11°N, 76.13°W
~1 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
682 km
424 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 |
| Cueto | 26,527 | #77 |
| Sagua de Tánamo | 18,282 | #109 |
| Jobabo | 17,804 | #112 |
Cities near Gibara
- Jobabo17,804 people · ~24 km away
- Holguín319,102 people · ~28 km away
- Jesús Menéndez51,002 people · ~36 km away
- Banes53,104 people · ~45 km away
- Cacocum42,623 people · ~46 km away
- Puerto Padre76,838 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gibara?
Gibara has a population of 27,603 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Gibara in?
Gibara is located in Holguín Province, Cuba.
Is Gibara the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 682 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.