Yara Population 2026
Yara has a population of 28,944, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Granma Province. Roughly 0.3% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 75× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,944
Rank in Cuba
#70
Coordinates
20.27°N, 76.95°W
~25 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
645 km
401 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Granma Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Bayamo | 192,632 | #9 |
| Manzanillo | 128,188 | #15 |
| Bartolomé Masó | 53,024 | #38 |
| Jiguaní | 41,106 | #54 |
| Pilón | 28,752 | #72 |
| Campechuela | 25,069 | #83 |
| Río Cauto | 23,737 | #87 |
| Cauto Cristo | 21,159 | #93 |
Cities near Yara
- Bartolomé Masó53,024 people · ~12 km away
- Manzanillo128,188 people · ~19 km away
- Río Cauto23,737 people · ~32 km away
- Bayamo192,632 people · ~34 km away
- Campechuela25,069 people · ~34 km away
- Guisa18,408 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yara?
Yara has a population of 28,944 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Yara in?
Yara is located in Granma Province, Cuba.
Is Yara the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 645 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.