Categories in Baracoa
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Baracoa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 70 |
| Other accommodation | 57 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 26 |
| Public parks | 10 |
| Churches | 10 |
| Museums | 8 |
Baracoa Facts
| Area | 857.1 km² |
| Population | 79,555 |
| Male Population | 40,292 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 39,263 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +30.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.2% |
| Median Age | 36.1 years (Male: 35.3, Female: 36.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,412 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Zona La Playa |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Cuba Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 20.34659, -74.49675 |
| Postal Codes | 97310 |
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Baracoa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,952 | 71,289 | 76,319 | 79,491 | 79,555 | 78,094 | 76,765 |
| Population Density | 71.1 / km² | 83.2 / km² | 89 / km² | 92.7 / km² | 92.8 / km² | 91.1 / km² | 89.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBaracoa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 4.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baracoa | +30.5% | +11.6% | +4.2% |
| Guantánamo Province | — | — | — |
| Cuba | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Baracoa Median Age
Median Age: 36.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baracoa | 36.1 yrs | 36.9 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
| Guantánamo Province | 36.2 yrs | 37 yrs | 35.4 yrs |
| Cuba | 39.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Baracoa Population Density
Population Density: 92.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baracoa | 79,555 | 857.1 km² | 92.8 / km² |
| Guantánamo Province | 500,934 | 6,222.2 km² | 80.5 / km² |
| Cuba | 11.2 million | 111,150.7 km² | 101 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Baracoa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Baracoa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Baracoa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,136 | $242 | $535 | $1,145 | $3,422 | $4,019 | $4,040 | $4,412 |
| Total GDP | $140.3M | $16.9M | $38.4M | $81.5M | $247.1M | $304.1M | $307M | $336.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Baracoa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baracoa | 266,237 tn | 3.35 tn | 310.6 tons/km² |
| Guantánamo Province | 1,800,332 tn | 3.59 tn | 289.3 tons/km² |
| Cuba | 38,319,156 tn | 3.41 tn | 344.7 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Baracoa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 266,237 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 310.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/5/19 | 12:34 AM | 4.3 | 91.8 km | 10,000 m | 91km SSE of Baracoa, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/18 | 5:11 PM | 3.3 | 99 km | 23,940 m | 36km S of Guantanamo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/17 | 3:36 PM | 3.2 | 95.1 km | 21,800 m | 35km S of Guantanamo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/16 | 11:06 PM | 5 | 52.4 km | 10,000 m | 52km SSE of Baracoa, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/16 | 1:57 PM | 4.4 | 72.9 km | 10,000 m | 58km WNW of Mole Saint-Nicolas, Haiti | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/14 | 5:25 AM | 4.4 | 62.4 km | 10,430 m | 62km S of Baracoa, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/10 | 12:09 PM | 5.3 | 55.8 km | 10,000 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/99 | 9:26 PM | 4.7 | 60.5 km | 10,000 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/99 | 3:50 PM | 4.9 | 58.5 km | 10,000 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/98 | 7:23 AM | 5.6 | 51.4 km | 10,000 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Baracoa
Baracoa is a municipality and city in Guantánamo Province near the eastern tip of Cuba. It was founded by the first governor of Cuba, the Spanish conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar in August 15 of 1511. It is the oldest Spanish settlement in Cub..
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