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Candelaria

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Candelaria is a town in Artemisa, Cuba with 12,675 inhabitants, at 51 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Soroa, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Havana is 74 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Playa Baracoa Airport, 51 km away.

Overview

Candelaria is a Wikidata entity.

It is located in Artemisa Province, Cuba.

The elevation is around 50 metre.

Basic Data

  • Country Cuba
  • Located in Artemisa Province
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    22° 44' 19" N, 82° 57' 34" W
  • Elevation DEM: 51 m
  • Timezone America/Havana
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 12,675
  • Pop. Density 6,414 p/km²
  • Built-up 15.8%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Peso (CUP)
  • Phone Prefix +53

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Weather in Candelaria

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Candelaria, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 W/m2.

Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,016.7 hPa
Clouds
8 %
Precip
0.01 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 23.7 1.7 51 94 1,016.7 - / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
6h 33.1 3.5 98 50 1,016.4 0.25 / 0.25 100 650.1 n/a
12h 22.4 1.2 34 87 1,016.4 7.59 / 7.83 100 294.7 n/a
18h 24.1 2.0 47 94 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.90 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 24.1 2.0 49 94 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.01 15 3.9 n/a
30h 33.0 4.2 124 49 1,015.0 0.06 / 0.08 32 659.2 n/a
36h 25.3 2.1 44 87 1,014.9 2.77 / 2.85 100 412.3 n/a
42h 22.6 0.9 39 88 1,015.6 0.00 / 1.14 87 0.0 n/a
Friday 23.5 1.0 41 86 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.17 9 3.8 n/a
54h 31.0 2.0 91 63 1,014.5 1.65 / 1.81 26 656.1 n/a
60h 25.2 1.0 35 88 1,013.6 3.26 / 5.07 35 431.8 n/a
66h 23.4 1.3 46 94 1,014.0 0.00 / 1.70 5 0.0 n/a
Saturday 24.0 0.9 25 93 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 7 3.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Candelaria?
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 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 Candelaria today?
Sunrise around 07:17 and sunset around 19:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Candelaria?
Local time is 16:49. Time zone: America/Havana (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Candelaria?
Candelaria is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Candelaria?
Population about 12,675.
What is the elevation of Candelaria?
DEM 51 m.
Where is Candelaria located?
It is at 22.73851, -82.95954 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Candelaria in?
It is in Cuba.

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Sources

Last updated 2025-12-06
geonames https://www.geonames.org/3565768

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