Niquero Population 2026
Niquero has a population of 18,771, making it the #106 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Granma Province. Roughly 0.2% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 115× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,771
Rank in Cuba
#106
Coordinates
20.05°N, 77.58°W
~8 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
604 km
375 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Granma Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Bayamo | 192,632 | #9 |
| Manzanillo | 128,188 | #15 |
| Bartolomé Masó | 53,024 | #38 |
| Jiguaní | 41,106 | #54 |
| Yara | 28,944 | #70 |
| Pilón | 28,752 | #72 |
| Campechuela | 25,069 | #83 |
| Río Cauto | 23,737 | #87 |
Cities near Niquero
- Media Luna16,713 people · ~18 km away
- Pilón28,752 people · ~31 km away
- Campechuela25,069 people · ~38 km away
- Manzanillo128,188 people · ~58 km away
- Bartolomé Masó53,024 people · ~68 km away
- Yara28,944 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Niquero?
Niquero has a population of 18,771 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #106 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Niquero in?
Niquero is located in Granma Province, Cuba.
Is Niquero the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 604 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.