Cuba Illinois Map

About Cuba, Illinois

Cuba is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Cuba is located at 42.1839°N, 88.1909°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61427.

Cuba, Illinois, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow grind of glaciers and the patient work of water. It lies 5.4 miles east-north-east of Algonquin, IL (from Algonquin, IL: bearing 77°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west-north-west of Palatine. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and rain, cradle fertile valleys where the earth yields its bounty. Here, the air carries a particular stillness, broken only by the whisper of leaves in the oak and maple trees that stand like ancient sentinels along the ridges. Sunlight, when it finds its way through the canopy, paints fleeting patterns on the forest floor, a subtle illumination that hints at the deep, quiet life stirring beneath. The land breathes with a kind of enduring grace, a testament to seasons past and those yet to come. The history of Cuba is etched into the very bones of its economy, a story of agricultural endeavor and the quiet resilience of its people. For generations, the rich prairie soil has been the lifeblood of this place, supporting farms that have fed families and communities. While the echoes of the past still resonate in the sturdy barns and weathered fences, the present pulse of Cuba beats with a steady, understated rhythm. Local businesses, often family-run, provide the essential goods and services that sustain daily life, their presence a reassuring constant in the ever-changing currents of the world. Cuba, in its unassuming way, stands as a quiet reminder of the enduring strength found in rootedness and the simple dignity of honest work.

About This Cuba Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cuba, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.183913, -88.190914. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cuba and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Cuba includes the ZIP code (60010), telephone area code (312, 773, 815), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (Fulton County Community Unit School District 3). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cuba is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.