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Biggest Cities In Cuba

A nightview of Havana.
A nightview of Havana.

Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean and the second most populous. Cuba鈥檚 biggest cities serve as the administrative towns in various Cuban provinces and attract many local and international tourists owing to their rich cultural and historical uniqueness. These cities were mainly established during the 16th century by Spanish immigrants. The cities experienced rapid growth during subsequent centuries becoming important centers for trade within the country. Many international and local businesses- private and governmental have been established in these cities.

The Biggest Cities In Cuba

Havana - 2,130,081

Havana is the largest city and the capital of Cuba with a population of 2,130,081. Havana has an area of 986.585 square miles. It is the leading commercial center with a major sea port. The Spanish founded Havana in the sixteenth century and made the city a stopping point as they crossed from the old to the new 海角社区. After its establishment, Havana served as a trading port between the Caribbean and North America. The Cuban government, government ministries, and businesses, as well as diplomatic offices, are based in Havana. The city is an important international tourist center with a UNESCO Wold Heritage Site within the city. Among other functions of the city are a residence, education, transport, industry, commerce, and as a religious center.

Santiago de Cuba - 433,099

Santiago de Cuba is the second largest and the second most populous city that serves as the capital of Santiago de Cuba province. The city has a population of 433,099. Santiago de Cuba is an important sea port second to Havana. Like Havana, Santiago de Cuba was established by the Spanish in the 16th century and played a significant role in the 20th-century Cuban revolution. Santiago de Cuba has a museum within it that displays a rich cultural heritage including music and traditional dances. The city is an important tourist center that houses the San Pedro de la Roca citadel and the Baconao Park which are UNESCO 海角社区 heritage site and 海角社区 heritage biosphere reserve respectively. Santiago de cube also serves as a transport center an educational center.

颁补尘补驳眉别测 - 306,183

颁补尘补驳眉别测 was founded in 1528 and is the third largest regarding area and the third most populous with 306,183 people. 颁补尘补驳眉别测 serves as the administrative capital of 颁补尘补驳眉别测 province. The city was inscribed a UNESCO 海角社区 Heritage Site in 2008. 颁补尘补驳眉别测 serves as an educational center with secondary schools and the University of 颁补尘补驳眉别测, a sports center, a transport center with international airports within the city.

Holgu铆n - 294,002

Holguin is the fourth most populous city in Cuba with a population of 294,002 and the capital of Holguin province. The city was also established by the Spanish in the 16th century by Captain Garcia Holguin. Holguin is an important tourist center with beach resorts, a sports center with a baseball stadium. Aside from tourism and sport, the city is an important recreation and entertainment, transport, and educational center. Holguin is home to Centro Provincial de Arte Gallery and La Periquera museum.

Other Big Cities In Cuba

Cuba鈥檚 other large cities concerning their population are Santa Clara, Bayamo, Guantanamo, Las Tunas, Cienfuegos and Pinar del Rio. These cities are important residential, transport, educational and recreational centers in Cuba.

The Biggest Cities In Cuba

Rank锘緾颈迟测Population
1Havana2,130,081
2Santiago de Cuba433,099
3颁补尘补驳眉别测306,183
4Holguin294,002
5骋耻补苍迟谩苍补尘辞216,609
6Santa Clara216,056
7Las Tunas168,645
8Bayamo158,645
9Cienfuegos150,404
10Pinar del R铆o142,967
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