Palma Soriano Population 2026
Palma Soriano has a population of 102,826, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Santiago de Cuba Province. Roughly 0.9% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
102,826
Rank in Cuba
#17
Coordinates
20.21°N, 75.99°W
~152 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
736 km
457 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santiago de Cuba Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Cuba | 555,865 | #2 |
| Contramaestre | 70,438 | #21 |
| San Luis | 67,293 | #26 |
Cities near Palma Soriano
- San Luis67,293 people · ~15 km away
- Santiago de Cuba555,865 people · ~28 km away
- Contramaestre70,438 people · ~28 km away
- San Germán43,892 people · ~46 km away
- Jiguaní41,106 people · ~49 km away
- Cueto26,527 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palma Soriano?
Palma Soriano has a population of 102,826 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Palma Soriano in?
Palma Soriano is located in Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba.
Is Palma Soriano the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 736 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.