Santa Clara Population 2026
Santa Clara has a population of 250,512, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Villa Clara Province. Roughly 2.3% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 8.6× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
250,512
Rank in Cuba
#6
Coordinates
22.41°N, 79.97°W
~132 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
261 km
162 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Villa Clara Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Sagua la Grande | 62,073 | #30 |
| Placetas | 55,408 | #33 |
| 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 Santa Clara
- Ranchuelo43,695 people · ~19 km away
- Camajuaní35,515 people · ~24 km away
- Encrucijada26,155 people · ~26 km away
- Cifuentes40,142 people · ~28 km away
- Manicaragua41,532 people · ~29 km away
- Cruces24,906 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Clara?
Santa Clara has a population of 250,512 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Santa Clara in?
Santa Clara is located in Villa Clara Province, Cuba.
Is Santa Clara the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 261 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.