Santiago de las Vegas Population 2026
Santiago de las Vegas has a population of 35,241, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Havana. Roughly 0.3% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,241
Rank in Cuba
#61
Coordinates
22.97°N, 82.39°W
~95 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
18 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Havana
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Havana | 2,163,824 | #1 |
| Arroyo Naranjo | 210,053 | #7 |
| Fontanar | 178,601 | #12 |
| Cojímar | 20,390 | #95 |
Cities near Santiago de las Vegas
- Bejucal18,123 people · ~5 km away
- Fontanar178,601 people · ~6 km away
- Arroyo Naranjo210,053 people · ~8 km away
- La Salud28,796 people · ~11 km away
- San Antonio de los Baños42,724 people · ~15 km away
- Bauta45,768 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santiago de las Vegas?
Santiago de las Vegas has a population of 35,241 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Santiago de las Vegas in?
Santiago de las Vegas is located in Havana, Cuba.
Is Santiago de las Vegas the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 18 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.