Nuevitas Population 2026
Nuevitas has a population of 54,022, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Camagüey. Roughly 0.5% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,022
Rank in Cuba
#36
Coordinates
21.54°N, 77.26°W
~17 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
555 km
345 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Camagüey
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Camagüey | 347,562 | #3 |
| Florida | 63,007 | #29 |
| Guáimaro | 39,358 | #56 |
| Santa Cruz del Sur | 34,601 | #62 |
| Vertientes | 29,704 | #67 |
| Jimaguayú | 21,169 | #92 |
| Minas | 20,863 | #94 |
| Esmeralda | 20,274 | #96 |
Cities near Nuevitas
FAQ
What is the population of Nuevitas?
Nuevitas has a population of 54,022 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Nuevitas in?
Nuevitas is located in Camagüey, Cuba.
Is Nuevitas the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 555 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.