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Placetas
City in Villa Clara, Cuba
Overview
Placetas is a mid-sized city in Cuba's Villa Clara province, known for its central railway hub and authentic small-town charm. Life is relaxed here, with lively local markets and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cuba
Province
Villa Clara
Population
71,208
Time Zone
America/Havana
Coordinates
22.31°, -79.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$485
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$25
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
28.6°C
Winter Avg
23.9°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
13.6°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
713 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
185 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SNU
Distance
36 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 68/100.
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