La Habana: population and official figures
What is the population of La Habana?
La Habana, the capital of Cuba, had 1,814,207 inhabitants (city proper) on 1 July 2023, according to an official estimate (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does La Habana rank among cities in Cuba?
Of the 12 cities the UN table lists for Cuba (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is the largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs La Habana?
In Cuba, cities and towns are run by municipalities: Municipal Assembly delegates elected directly for five years; the assembly elects its president and vice-president and appoints a Council of Administration headed by a mayor (intendente). The 'superior organ of the State' locally: local services, budget, approving local plans.
Cities of a similar size in Cuba
- Santiago de Cuba 406,683
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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