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Bajadero, Puerto Rico
Arecibo · Puerto Rico
Bajadero is a small town in Arecibo, Puerto Rico with a population of 3,877. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bajadero
Bajadero is a community in the municipality of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3,710. Three barrios border each other and each contains a section of the community. The Bajadero community in the barrio of Arenalejos had a population of 2,380 in 2010. The Bajadero community in the barrio of Carreras had a population of 64 in 2010 and the Bajadero community in the barrio of Domingo Ruíz had a population of 1,266 in 2010. There is a U.S. Post office in the community of Bajadero and its zip code is 00616.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,877 |
| Population Density | 1,901 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.4266°, -66.6832° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Arecibo |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.4 inches (1,152 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bajadero
Bajadero is a small town in Puerto Rico (Arecibo) with a population of 3,877. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,901/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4266°N, 66.6832°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 61 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 54 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in |
Bajadero has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (2.8").
Schools in Bajadero
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Superior Enrique de Jesús Borrás | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Vocacional Ing. Antonio S. Lucchetti | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Federico Degetau | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bellas Artes Arecibo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bajadero
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo 355 | acustic, alternative | MP3 | |
| Salseo Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Paraiso 92.9 FM | christian, christmas music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Isla Rock | rock en espanol | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bajadero
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Canales | ||||
| Casa y Museo Juan Antonio Corretjer | ||||
| Museo de Arte e Historia de Arecibo "René Marqués García" | ||||
| Museo de Lares | ||||
| Museo del Café | ||||
| Museo El Cemí |
Libraries in Bajadero
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Carrizales | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Ángel Luis Maldonado Pérez "Negro" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Pajuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica San Antonio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Ciales María Isabel Blanco Hidalgo "Doña Pura" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Ymaliz M. Molina Feliciano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal, Francisco Álvarez Marrero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Comunidad Campo Alegre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibloteca de Cortés | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Recuersos para el Aprendizaje | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library of Hatillo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bajadero
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Mercado Familiar | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |||
| Pulguero de Arecibo |
Restaurants in Bajadero
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Bajadero
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bajadero
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bajadero
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Bajadero
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| PREPA - CAMBALACHE POWER STATION | PR-2 KM 73.5 ISLOTE WARD | ARECIBO |
Airports Near Bajadero
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | Large Airport |
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | MAZ | Medium Airport |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | SIG | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Rafael Hernández International Airport | BQN | Medium Airport |
| Adjuntas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boqueron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cocal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuylers Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Labadle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lajas Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Patillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bajadero
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| FedEx | |
| USPS - Bajadero |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bajadero
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centro Bahá'í | |
| Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal MI - Los Caños | |
| Iglesia Emmanuel |
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What is the population of Bajadero?
Bajadero has a population of 3,877 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 1,901 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bajadero?
Bajadero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches.