Jovellanos Population 2026
Jovellanos has a population of 47,164, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Matanzas Province. Roughly 0.4% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,164
Rank in Cuba
#43
Coordinates
22.80°N, 81.19°W
~32 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
127 km
79 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 |
| Jagüey Grande | 54,363 | #35 |
| Unión de Reyes | 33,646 | #66 |
| Pedro Betancourt | 26,761 | #76 |
| Limonar | 25,421 | #81 |
| Perico | 24,073 | #86 |
Cities near Jovellanos
- Pedro Betancourt26,761 people · ~13 km away
- Perico24,073 people · ~18 km away
- Cárdenas98,515 people · ~26 km away
- Limonar25,421 people · ~28 km away
- Colón63,882 people · ~31 km away
- Jagüey Grande54,363 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jovellanos?
Jovellanos has a population of 47,164 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Jovellanos in?
Jovellanos is located in Matanzas Province, Cuba.
Is Jovellanos the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 127 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.