Location & Surroundings
Baracoa is a town in Guantanamo Province, Cuba with 48,362 inhabitants, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maisi, 38 km to the east. The national capital Havana is about 870 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gustavo Rizo Airport, 2 km away.
Also known as: Баракоа
Overview
Baracoa is a human settlement.
It is located in Baracoa, Cuba.
The elevation is around 15 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Cuba
- Located in Baracoa
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
20° 20' 50" N, 74° 29' 46" W
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone America/Havana
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Population 48,362
- Pop. Density 26,388 p/km²
- Built-up 22.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Peso (CUP)
- Phone Prefix +53
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:40
- Sunrise 06:46
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
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Баракоа
Weather in Baracoa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baracoa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 30.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 25.5 | 1.9 | 218 | 85 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.7 | 1.2 | 75 | 60 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 568.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 1.2 | 305 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 72 | 243.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.8 | 216 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.5 | 211 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 15.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 1.8 | 37 | 59 | 1,012.9 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 66 | 712.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 1.8 | 351 | 79 | 1,014.6 | 0.47 / 0.60 | 65 | 364.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 0.6 | 122 | 83 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.0 | 0.6 | 74 | 82 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 2.6 | 43 | 65 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 561.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 1.7 | 33 | 82 | 1,015.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 184.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 2.6 | 78 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 0.29 / 0.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.8 | 2.6 | 76 | 85 | 1,014.7 | 0.75 / 1.08 | 100 | 8.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baracoa?
Now 25.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 30.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Baracoa today?
Sunrise around 06:46 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Baracoa?
Local time is 17:40. Time zone: America/Havana (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Baracoa?
Baracoa is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Baracoa?
Population about 48,362.
What is the elevation of Baracoa?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Baracoa located?
It is at 20.34711, -74.49624 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baracoa in?
It is in Cuba.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry