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Añasco, Puerto Rico

Añasco · Puerto Rico

Añasco is a small city in Añasco, Puerto Rico with a population of 6,136. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,136 Population 137/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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About Añasco

Añasco

Añasco, named after one of its settlers, Don Luis de Añasco, is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located on the west coast of the island bordering the Mona Passage to the west, north of Mayagüez, and Las Marias; south of Rincón, Aguada, and Moca and west of San Sebastián and Las Marias. It is part of the Aguadilla-Isabela-San Sebastián Metropolitan Statistical Area.

People

Population6,136
Density137/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population6,136
Population Density137 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates18.2827°, -67.1396°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceAñasco
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,072 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Añasco

Añasco is a small city in Puerto Rico (Añasco) with a population of 6,136. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.

Añasco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Puerto Rico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area44.9 sq mi (116.4 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates18.2827°N, 67.1396°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21,823 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 50 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 91 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 89 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 48 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 57 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 131 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 15 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 126 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 146 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 114 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 48 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 62 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 90 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 87 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 58 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 45 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 51 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 63 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 43 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 259 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 180 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 32 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 298 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 183 km
2017 Maria Category 5 38 km
2017 Irma Category 5 138 km
2011 Irene Category 1 70 km
2010 Earl Category 4 222 km
2008 Omar Category 3 271 km
2004 Frances Category 4 269 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 97 km
2000 Debby Category 1 112 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 220 km
1998 Georges Category 3 33 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 166 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 29 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 157 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 120 km
1988 Gilbert Category 2 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.1 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 47 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 50 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 19 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO (3,927 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 96 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 93 km
2007 CARR 304 606 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
April 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 9.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in

Añasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Añasco

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Antonio González Suárez
Escuela Carmen Casasus Marti
Academia Adventista del Oeste
Escuela Isabel Suárez
Escuela Intermedia Isabel Suárez
Escuela Alcides Figueroa Añasco
Escuela Intermedia Isabel Suárez Escuela Alcides Figueroa Añasco
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Radio Stations near Añasco

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Salseo Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Paraiso 92.9 FM christian, christmas music AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Añasco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Planta Nuclear de Rincón
Casa Museo Filiberto Ojeda Ríos
Museo de Aguada
Museo de Arte Alfredo Ramírez de Arellano
Museo de Arte Religioso de la Capilla del Antiguo Convento de Porta Coeli
Museo de Arte y Senado Académico
Museo de la Farmacia
Museo de la Historia de San German
Museo de los Próceres
Museo del Tren
Museo Galería
Museo Tecnológico BONUS Dr. Modesto Iriarte

Libraries in Añasco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Electrónica de Aguadilla0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Felicita "Litty" Caro Ramos0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica San Antonio0.0
Biblioteca General0.0
Biblioteca Urbana de Quebradillas0.0
Juan Cancio Ortiz0.0
Library Poblado San Antonio0.0
Mayaguez Branch Library0.0
Mayagüez Children Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Añasco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aguadilla Farmers' Market
Centro Agropecuario de San Sebastian Puerto Rico (ADEA)Carr. 111 Km. 18 Bo. BahomameyFri: 12:00 AM-9:00 PM;
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado FamiliarFri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
El Mercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Gastropark@115
Gran Pulguero de Sabana Grande
La Marketa
Mercado Agroecologico de RinconMunoz Rivera 1101/01/2016 to 12/31/2016Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Plaza de los Artesanos
Plaza de Mercado de Mayagüez
Plaza del Mercado de Aguada
Plaza del Mercado de Añasco Alfonso Vélez Iturrino "El Fúa"
Plaza del Mercado José del Carmen Alemañy
Plaza del Mercado Lolita Montalvo Cordero

Restaurants in Añasco

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Applebee's
Wing Wah China

Cinemas in Añasco

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caribbean Cinemas - Western Plaza

Monuments in Añasco

5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a José Adolfo Pesante
Monumento a Mariana Bracetti
Monumento al Doctor Manuel García de Quevedo
Monumento al Indio Borincano
Monumento al Soldado

Theme Parks in Añasco

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parque El Sueño de los Niños David "Kimby" Cruz Colón

Clinics in Añasco

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FMC Dialysis Services North Mayaguez Renal Center

Gas Stations in Añasco

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mobil
TotalEnergies

Gyms in Añasco

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Planet Fitness

Stadiums & Teams in Añasco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Añasco

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol AirportAREMedium Airport
Eugenio Maria De Hostos AirportMAZMedium Airport
Mercedita International AirportPSEMedium Airport
Rafael Hernández International AirportBQNMedium Airport
Adjuntas AirportSmall Airport
Boqueron AirportSmall Airport
Fort Allen AirportSmall Airport
Labadle AirportSmall Airport
Lajas AirparkSmall Airport
Santa Isabel AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Añasco

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
USPS - Añasco

Treatment Centers in Añasco

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hogar CREA Inc.

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Mines
3
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Puerto_Rico

🇵🇷 About Puerto Rico

Capital San Juan
Population 3,195,153
Area 9,104 km²
GDP (USD) $118,478,754,281
GDP per capita $36,981
HDI 0.880
Life expectancy 81.7 years
Internet users 87.3%
Urban population 94.2%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English, Spanish
Calling code +1
TLD .pr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Puerto Rico

21 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Día de Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Three Kings Day / Epiphany Día de Reyes
Jan 12 Birthday of Eugenio María de Hostos Natalicio de Eugenio María de Hostos
Jan 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Natalicio de Martin Luther King, Jr.
Feb 16 Presidents' Day Día de los Presidentes
Feb 18 Birthday of Luis Muñoz Marín Natalicio de Luis Muñoz Marín
Mar 22 Emancipation Day Día de la Abolición de Esclavitud
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 20 Birthday of José de Diego Natalicio de José de Diego
May 25 Memorial Day Recordación de los Muertos de la Guerra
Jul 3 Independence Day Día de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos
Jul 20 Birthday of Don Luis Muñoz Rivera Natalicio de Don Luis Muñoz Rivera
Jul 25 Puerto Rico Constitution Day Constitución de Puerto Rico
Jul 27 Birthday of Dr. José Celso Barbosa Natalicio de Dr. José Celso Barbosa
Sep 7 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza / Descubrimiento de América
Nov 11 Veterans Day Día del Veterano / Día del Armisticio
Nov 19 Discovery of Puerto Rico Día del Descubrimiento de Puerto Rico
Nov 26 Thanksgiving Day Día de Acción de Gracias
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Noche Buena
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Añasco

What is the population of Añasco?

Añasco has a population of 6,136 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 44.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Añasco?

Añasco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

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