Santo Domingo Population 2026
Santo Domingo has a population of 45,476, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Villa Clara Province. Roughly 0.4% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,476
Rank in Cuba
#45
Coordinates
22.59°N, 80.24°W
~51 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
228 km
142 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Villa Clara Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | 250,512 | #6 |
| Sagua la Grande | 62,073 | #30 |
| Placetas | 55,408 | #33 |
| Corralillo | 51,881 | #39 |
| Ranchuelo | 43,695 | #48 |
| Manicaragua | 41,532 | #52 |
| Cifuentes | 40,142 | #55 |
| Caibarién | 39,140 | #57 |
Cities near Santo Domingo
- Lajas22,602 people · ~20 km away
- Cifuentes40,142 people · ~21 km away
- Ranchuelo43,695 people · ~26 km away
- Cruces24,906 people · ~27 km away
- Sagua la Grande62,073 people · ~30 km away
- Santa Clara250,512 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo has a population of 45,476 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Santo Domingo in?
Santo Domingo is located in Villa Clara Province, Cuba.
Is Santo Domingo the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 228 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.