Nueva Gerona Population 2026
Nueva Gerona has a population of 20,264, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Isla de la Juventud. Roughly 0.2% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 107× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,264
Rank in Cuba
#97
Coordinates
21.89°N, 82.81°W
~10 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
145 km
90 miles, straight line
Cities near Nueva Gerona
- Los Palacios25,703 people · ~90 km away
- San Cristobal59,579 people · ~96 km away
- Consolación del Sur69,857 people · ~100 km away
- Artemisa68,073 people · ~103 km away
- Alquízar15,275 people · ~105 km away
- Güira de Melena69,879 people · ~106 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nueva Gerona?
Nueva Gerona has a population of 20,264 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Nueva Gerona in?
Nueva Gerona is located in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba.
Is Nueva Gerona the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 145 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.