Jagüey Grande Population 2026
Jagüey Grande has a population of 54,363, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Matanzas Province. Roughly 0.5% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,363
Rank in Cuba
#35
Coordinates
22.53°N, 81.13°W
~16 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
145 km
90 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Matanzas Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Matanzas | 146,733 | #13 |
| Cárdenas | 98,515 | #18 |
| Colón | 63,882 | #28 |
| Jovellanos | 47,164 | #43 |
| Unión de Reyes | 33,646 | #66 |
| Pedro Betancourt | 26,761 | #76 |
| Limonar | 25,421 | #81 |
| Perico | 24,073 | #86 |
Cities near Jagüey Grande
- Calimete23,255 people · ~22 km away
- Pedro Betancourt26,761 people · ~28 km away
- Perico24,073 people · ~29 km away
- Jovellanos47,164 people · ~32 km away
- Colón63,882 people · ~32 km away
- Aguada de Pasajeros23,606 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jagüey Grande?
Jagüey Grande has a population of 54,363 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Jagüey Grande in?
Jagüey Grande is located in Matanzas Province, Cuba.
Is Jagüey Grande the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 145 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.