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Pinar del Río

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Should I visit Pinar del Río?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Pinar del Río month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Pinar del Río are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 19°C), and June the wettest (about 182 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.518.5389.7
February27.819.13210.5
March29.119.82611.2
April30.721.43712.1
May31.322.912512.0
June31.123.918211.0
July32.324.58211.9
August32.324.713511.2
September31.424.215910.0
October30.123.11239.8
November28.921.03610.2
December27.519.6369.7

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What is being reported around Pinar del Río

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People and places shaping Pinar del Río

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1867

    Pinar del Río was one of the last major cities in Cuba founded by the Spanish, on 10 September 1867.

  2. Documented history · 1492

    Another culture that inhabited this area was the Ciboney People, a subgroup of the Taino people who inhabited mostly all of the land of Cuba.The Guanahatabey were extinct by the time of the Spanish arrival in 1492; little firsthand documentation remains of how the archaic Guanaha

  3. Documented history · 1778

    It was originally called Nueva Filipina (New Philippines), but the region was renamed Pinar del Río in 1778, supposedly for the pine forests crowded along the Río Guama.

  4. Documented history · 1893

    Sea routes opened up and in 1893 the railways was extended to facilitate the shipping of the perishable product.

  5. Founding of Pinar del Río

    Pinar del Río was founded by the Spanish on 10 September 1867 as one of the last major cities in Cuba.

Current public leadership

  • Eumelín González Sánchez

    Governor of the Pinar del Río Province.

People associated with this place

  • Tony Oliva

    Major League Baseball player and Hall of Famer for the Minnesota Twins who is from Pinar del Río.

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Pinar del Río yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Museo de Arte Pinar del Río

    Wikidata places this site in Pinar del Río. Art museum in Pinar del Río, Cuba.

  • Teatro Pedro Zaydén

    Wikidata places this site in Pinar del Río. Theatre in Pinar del Río, Cuba.

  • Cine Praga

    Wikidata places this site in Pinar del Río. Cinema in Pinar del Río, Cuba.

  • Cine Zayden

    Wikidata places this site in Pinar del Río. Cinema in Pinar del Río, Cuba.

  • Teatro Milanes

    Wikidata places this site in Pinar del Río. Former cinema in Pinar del Río, Cuba.

  • Catedral de San Rosendo

    Wikidata places this site in Pinar del Río.

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Interactive geography

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01 · Overview

Pinar del Río, in brief

Pinar del Río is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Pinar del Río took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Pinar del Río

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Pinar del Río

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Pinar del Río

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Pinar del Río

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Pinar del Río

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08 · Questions

Questions about Pinar del Río

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinar del Río

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Pinar del Río located and what are its coordinates?

Pinar del Río is situated in Cuba at geographic coordinates 22.4165, -83.6966, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Pinar del Río?

Pinar del Río has a recorded population of approximately 186,990 and observes the America/Havana time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Pinar del Río?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Pinar del Río include ES-CU, PAP, with CUP used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Pinar del Río?

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