Location & Surroundings
Fomento is a town in Sancti Spiritus Province, Cuba with 19,991 inhabitants, at 127 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Placetas, 24 km to the north. The national capital Havana is about 295 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sancti Spiritus Airport, 32 km away.
Overview
Fomento is a human settlement.
It is located in Fomento, Cuba.
The elevation is around 120 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Cuba
- Located in Fomento
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
22° 6' 17" N, 79° 43' 17" W
- Elevation DEM: 127 m
- Timezone America/Havana
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Population 19,991
- Pop. Density 16,070 p/km²
- Built-up 29.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Peso (CUP)
- Phone Prefix +53
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:50
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 11 h 20 min
Nearby
Weather in Fomento
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fomento, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 | 22.3 | 0.9 | 80 | 97 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.2 | 1.8 | 91 | 65 | 1,012.6 | 1.19 / 1.19 | 22 | 576.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.5 | 42 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 2.57 / 3.75 | 100 | 314.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 72 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 0.8 | 77 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 1.9 | 111 | 67 | 1,012.5 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 100 | 497.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 0.8 | 149 | 91 | 1,013.4 | 4.39 / 4.68 | 100 | 164.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 0.3 | 195 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.2 | 1.0 | 319 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 1.1 | 54 | 61 | 1,011.5 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 100 | 435.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 30 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 1.92 / 2.19 | 100 | 256.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 10 | 95 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.9 | 0.5 | 78 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 2.4 | 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 Fomento?
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 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 Fomento today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 20m.
What is the local time in Fomento?
Local time is 13:50. Time zone: America/Havana (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Fomento?
Fomento is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Fomento?
Population about 19,991.
What is the elevation of Fomento?
DEM 127 m.
Where is Fomento located?
It is at 22.10475, -79.72141 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fomento in?
It is in Cuba.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry