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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 22.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.

Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
29 %
Precip
0.06 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 22.0 1.2 28 94 1,014.7 - / 0.00 29 0.0 n/a
6h 30.8 2.0 132 55 1,012.5 0.80 / 0.80 23 548.0 n/a
12h 23.2 1.6 29 91 1,012.6 1.76 / 2.56 2 299.6 n/a
18h 22.2 0.9 62 93 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.05 0 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 22.1 1.2 59 95 1,013.6 0.01 / 0.06 6 0.8 n/a
30h 30.9 3.5 137 54 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 16 548.1 n/a
36h 23.8 0.6 55 85 1,012.9 1.42 / 1.42 5 324.9 n/a
42h 22.5 0.4 322 90 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 22.2 1.0 28 91 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.7 n/a
54h 31.3 3.0 138 51 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 18 548.1 n/a
60h 23.7 2.0 15 90 1,012.0 0.93 / 0.93 90 285.5 n/a
66h 22.2 1.3 20 95 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.07 1 0.0 n/a
Thursday 22.0 1.3 17 96 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 62 0.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Candelaria?
Now 22.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Candelaria today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 18m.
What is the local time in Candelaria?
Local time is 18:38. Time zone: America/Havana (UTC-05:00).
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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