Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.2M
Population
728 km2
Area
28 Mbps
Internet
59m
Elevation
UTC−05:00
Timezone
HAV (16km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center. It is the most populous city, the largest by area, and the second-largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region. The population in 2021 was 2,142,939 inhabitants, and its area is 728.26 km2 (281.18 sq mi) ...
QUICK FACTS
Country
Cuba
Region
Caribbean
Population
2.2M
Timezone
UTC−05:00
Elevation
59 m
Language
Spanish
Status
Capital City
Airport
HAV
GPS
23.13, -82.38
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
934 restaurants mapped in Havana
Tech
Internet at 28 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
Climate
Year-round average of 25C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
14,431 total POIs 19.8 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
934
Cafes
395
Bars
327
Fast Food
749
Shopping
Supermarkets
281
Convenience
346
Shopping Malls
67
Healthcare
Hospitals
56
Clinics
317
Pharmacies
234
Education
Schools
638
Universities
73
Libraries
46
Recreation
Parks
777
Playgrounds
75
Sports
631
Cinemas
50
Museums
114
Theatres
65
Transport
Bus Stops
1,214
Train Stations
52
Fuel Stations
115
Services
Banks
125
ATMs
166
Post Offices
59
Police
83
Fire Stations
16
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
28 Mbps
Download
10 Mbps
Upload
93ms
Latency
4,211
Tests
1,137
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Jun
23°
J
23°
F
24°
M
25°
A
27°
M
28°
J
28°
J
28°
A
27°
S
25°
O
24°
N
23°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 25.4 C Range: 22.6 - 28.2 C Rain: 1,154 mm/year Sunshine: 3,777 h/year
CITY SCORES
85.1
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
61.6
Overall
AIRPORT
HAV
José Martí International Airport
16 km from center
~29 min ride
FUN FACTS
Havana (, US also ; Spanish: La Habana [la‿aˈβana] ) is the capital and largest city of Cuba.
It is the most populous city, the largest by area, and the second-largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region.
The population in 2021 was 2,142,939 inhabitants, and its area is 728.26 km2 (281.18 sq mi) for the capital city and 8,475.57 km2 for the metropolitan zone.
Its official population was 1,749,964 inhabitants in 2024.
Havana was founded by the Spanish in the 16th century.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Havana known for?
Havana is a city in Cuba. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Havana?
Havana has an average download speed of 28 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Havana?
Havana has an average year-round temperature of approximately 25.4 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Havana?
Havana is served by HAV (José Martí International Airport), approximately 16 km from the city center.
What is the population of Havana?
The population of Havana is approximately 2.2M.
What infrastructure does Havana have?
Havana has 14,431 mapped points of interest, including 934 restaurants, 56 hospitals, 638 schools.
What country is Havana in?
Havana is located in Cuba.
