About Cuba
Cuba, AL is a tiny community located in western Alabama with an estimated population of 279.
Officially, Cuba is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.06 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 69 residents per square mile.
📰 Cuba News Today
- Cuba’s foreign minister observes ‘no progress’ in US negotiations Al Jazeera · Jun 30
- In Loving Memory of Micheal Landrum FuneralFolio · May 8
- Cecil Shep Harrell Sr. Obituary (2026) - Cuba, AL - Bumpers Funeral Home - York Legacy obituary · Apr 20
- Cuba Baptist pastor retires after 13 years The Alabama Baptist · Feb 26
- US raises threat of military action against Cuba Al Jazeera · May 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cuba Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Cuba — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cuba
- Simmons-Wright1884 Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- The Simmons-Wright Company · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Cuba
- Kinterbish Junior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)279
Rank in state#377 of 463
Land area4.06 sq mi
Density69/sq mi
Coordinates32.4407, -88.3748