Santiago de Cuba Population 2026
Santiago de Cuba has a population of 555,865, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Santiago de Cuba Province. Roughly 5.1% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 3.9× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
555,865
Rank in Cuba
#2
Coordinates
20.02°N, 75.82°W
~33 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
761 km
473 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santiago de Cuba Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Palma Soriano | 102,826 | #17 |
| Contramaestre | 70,438 | #21 |
| San Luis | 67,293 | #26 |
Cities near Santiago de Cuba
- San Luis67,293 people · ~19 km away
- Palma Soriano102,826 people · ~28 km away
- Contramaestre70,438 people · ~54 km away
- Guantánamo272,801 people · ~65 km away
- Cueto26,527 people · ~70 km away
- San Germán43,892 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santiago de Cuba?
Santiago de Cuba has a population of 555,865 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Santiago de Cuba in?
Santiago de Cuba is located in Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba.
Is Santiago de Cuba the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 761 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.