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Havana, Cuba

Capital city 路 Population 2.2M

Havana is the capital and the largest city in Cuba with a population of approximately 2,163,824 people as of 2026. This makes it the 188th largest city in the world, accounting for 19.71% of Cuba's total population of 11.0M. Havana is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Havana timezone.

Population

2,163,824

Global Rank

#188

Country Rank

#1

% of Cuba

19.71%

Havana on the Map

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Cuba at a Glance

Country Population

10,979,783

Capital

Havana

Region

Caribbean

Major Cities

30

GDP per Capita

$9,605

Life Expectancy

78.3 years

Urban Population

77.2%

Growth Rate

-0.00%

Other Major Cities in Cuba

Santiago de Cuba
556K
Camag眉ey
348K
Holgu铆n
319K
Guant谩namo
273K
Santa Clara
251K
Almendares
240K
Diez de Octubre
227K
Arroyo Naranjo
210K
Mantilla
207K
Las Tunas
204K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Havana with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Havana by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Vedado108,3691 km
Plaza de la Revoluci贸n139,1352 km
Centro Habana158,1512 km
Cerro132,3513 km
Almendares240,0005 km
Diez de Octubre227,2936 km
Ciudad Camilo Cienfuegos178,0416 km
San Miguel del Padr贸n159,2737 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Havana?

The population of Havana, Cuba is approximately 2,163,824 people, making it the 188th largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Cuba.

Is Havana the capital of Cuba?

Yes, Havana is the capital of Cuba.

What timezone is Havana in?

Havana is in the America/Havana timezone.