Cruces Population 2026
Cruces has a population of 24,906, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Cienfuegos Province. Roughly 0.2% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 87× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,906
Rank in Cuba
#84
Coordinates
22.34°N, 80.27°W
~98 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
234 km
145 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cienfuegos Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Cienfuegos | 186,644 | #11 |
| Cumanayagua | 38,687 | #58 |
| Aguada de Pasajeros | 23,606 | #88 |
| Palmira | 23,078 | #90 |
| Lajas | 22,602 | #91 |
| Rodas | 19,212 | #105 |
| Abreus | 16,711 | #116 |
Cities near Cruces
- Lajas22,602 people · ~8 km away
- Ranchuelo43,695 people · ~13 km away
- Palmira23,078 people · ~17 km away
- Cumanayagua38,687 people · ~22 km away
- Santo Domingo45,476 people · ~27 km away
- Cienfuegos186,644 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cruces?
Cruces has a population of 24,906 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Cruces in?
Cruces is located in Cienfuegos Province, Cuba.
Is Cruces the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 234 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.