Placetas Population 2026
Placetas has a population of 55,408, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Villa Clara Province. Roughly 0.5% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,408
Rank in Cuba
#33
Coordinates
22.31°N, 79.65°W
~197 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
294 km
183 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 |
| Corralillo | 51,881 | #39 |
| Santo Domingo | 45,476 | #45 |
| Ranchuelo | 43,695 | #48 |
| Manicaragua | 41,532 | #52 |
| Cifuentes | 40,142 | #55 |
| Caibarién | 39,140 | #57 |
Cities near Placetas
FAQ
What is the population of Placetas?
Placetas has a population of 55,408 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Placetas in?
Placetas is located in Villa Clara Province, Cuba.
Is Placetas the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 294 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.