Perico Population 2026
Perico has a population of 24,073, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Matanzas Province. Roughly 0.2% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 90× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,073
Rank in Cuba
#86
Coordinates
22.77°N, 81.02°W
~33 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
145 km
90 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 |
| Jovellanos | 47,164 | #43 |
| Unión de Reyes | 33,646 | #66 |
| Pedro Betancourt | 26,761 | #76 |
| Limonar | 25,421 | #81 |
Cities near Perico
- Colón63,882 people · ~13 km away
- Jovellanos47,164 people · ~18 km away
- Pedro Betancourt26,761 people · ~28 km away
- Calimete23,255 people · ~28 km away
- Jagüey Grande54,363 people · ~29 km away
- Cárdenas98,515 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Perico?
Perico has a population of 24,073 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Perico in?
Perico is located in Matanzas Province, Cuba.
Is Perico the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 145 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.