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Alacranes
City in Matanzas, Cuba
Overview
Alacranes is a small, friendly town in Matanzas Province, Cuba, known for its traditional atmosphere, lively community, and easygoing pace. Surrounded by the lush countryside, it is a genuine slice of everyday Cuban life off the beaten tourist trail.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cuba
Province
Matanzas
Population
5,843
Time Zone
America/Havana
Coordinates
22.77°, -81.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$518
Local Cost
$302
Local Income
$30
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
29.0°C
Winter Avg
23.3°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
10.8°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
607 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
VRA
Distance
33 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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