Cemetery #307673
San Carlos Borromeo Cemetery, Matanzas
Local name: Necrópolis de San Carlos Borromeo
Also known as Cementerio San Carlos
0
documented records
≈ 2,500–5,100
approx. capacity (graves)
0.127 km²
cemetery area
Oct 18, 2026
last modified
About this cemetery
The Necropolis of San Carlos Borromeo in Matanzas, Cuba, was inaugurated on 2 September 1872 and covers about 13.5 hectares. It is regarded as the third most important cemetery in Cuba for heritage value, both for its architecture and for the people buried there. Its main architect was Francisco Sosa Vélez, who used Carrara marble, bronze and cast iron.
Cemetery location
GPS coordinates: 23.034053° N, 81.603102° W Directions in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Common questions
How big is San Carlos Borromeo Cemetery, Matanzas?
San Carlos Borromeo Cemetery, Matanzas covers about 12.7 hectares (127,000 m²), about the size of 18 soccer fields. It is the largest of the 22 cemeteries we list in Matanzas.