San Luis Population 2026
San Luis has a population of 67,293, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Santiago de Cuba Province. Roughly 0.6% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,293
Rank in Cuba
#26
Coordinates
20.19°N, 75.85°W
~201 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
750 km
466 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santiago de Cuba Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Cuba | 555,865 | #2 |
| Palma Soriano | 102,826 | #17 |
| Contramaestre | 70,438 | #21 |
Cities near San Luis
- Palma Soriano102,826 people · ~15 km away
- Santiago de Cuba555,865 people · ~19 km away
- Contramaestre70,438 people · ~43 km away
- Cueto26,527 people · ~52 km away
- San Germán43,892 people · ~55 km away
- Jiguaní41,106 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Luis?
San Luis has a population of 67,293 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is San Luis in?
San Luis is located in Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba.
Is San Luis the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 750 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.