Manicaragua Population 2026
Manicaragua has a population of 41,532, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Villa Clara Province. Roughly 0.4% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,532
Rank in Cuba
#52
Coordinates
22.15°N, 79.98°W
~144 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
270 km
168 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Villa Clara Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | 250,512 | #6 |
| Sagua la Grande | 62,073 | #30 |
| Placetas | 55,408 | #33 |
| Corralillo | 51,881 | #39 |
| Santo Domingo | 45,476 | #45 |
| Ranchuelo | 43,695 | #48 |
| Cifuentes | 40,142 | #55 |
| Caibarién | 39,140 | #57 |
Cities near Manicaragua
- Cumanayagua38,687 people · ~23 km away
- Fomento19,991 people · ~27 km away
- Santa Clara250,512 people · ~29 km away
- Ranchuelo43,695 people · ~30 km away
- Condado38,248 people · ~34 km away
- Cruces24,906 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Manicaragua?
Manicaragua has a population of 41,532 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Manicaragua in?
Manicaragua is located in Villa Clara Province, Cuba.
Is Manicaragua the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 270 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.