Sagua de Tánamo Population 2026
Sagua de Tánamo has a population of 18,282, making it the #109 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Holguín Province. Roughly 0.2% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 118× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,282
Rank in Cuba
#109
Coordinates
20.58°N, 75.24°W
~26 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
790 km
491 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Holguín Province
Cities near Sagua de Tánamo
- Moa92,852 people · ~31 km away
- Río Guayabal de Yateras25,753 people · ~34 km away
- Guantánamo272,801 people · ~49 km away
- Banes53,104 people · ~65 km away
- Cueto26,527 people · ~72 km away
- San Luis67,293 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sagua de Tánamo?
Sagua de Tánamo has a population of 18,282 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #109 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Sagua de Tánamo in?
Sagua de Tánamo is located in Holguín Province, Cuba.
Is Sagua de Tánamo the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 790 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.