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Barahona, Puerto Rico
Morovis · Puerto Rico
Barahona is a small town in Morovis, Puerto Rico with a population of 2,632. Elevation: 535 ft (163 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,632 |
| Population Density | 4,874 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.3513°, -66.4455° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Morovis |
| 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 Barahona
Barahona is a small town in Puerto Rico (Morovis) with a population of 2,632. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 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 | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,874/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3513°N, 66.4455°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 88 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 145 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 58 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in |
Barahona has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (3.1").
Schools in Barahona
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Evaristo Camacho | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Elemental Óscar Rodríguez Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Intermedia Ángel G. Quintero Alfaro | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Barahona
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Casa Pueblo | community news, environment | MP3 48 kbps | |
| WRPG-DB Pura Gracia | cristiana, musica cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WKAQ 580 | news | AAC+ 63 kbps | |
| Hot 102 | mainstream, pop music | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| LA X | — | OGG 48 kbps | |
| Fidelity 95.7 | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Echo 355 | acustic, alternative | MP3 | |
| WPAB 550 PONCE | spanish pop, spanish talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WAPA RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OldiVille | 70 80 hits, 70s disco | MP3 | |
| Isla Rock | rock en espanol | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La X 100.7 FM | pop, reggaeton | OGG 48 kbps | |
| Radio Isla 1320 AM (WSKN 1320 AM) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WIAC 740 AM | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Barahona
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Museo Casa Natal de Luis Muñoz Rivera | ||||
| Casa Canales | ||||
| Casa Museo Aurora | ||||
| Casa y Museo Juan Antonio Corretjer | ||||
| Museo de Bellas Artes | ||||
| Museo del Café | ||||
| Museo del Deporte Aiboniteño | ||||
| Museo El Cemí | ||||
| Museo y Escuela de Arte Marcos Juan Alegría Valle | ||||
| Sala de la Estación del Ferrocarril |
Libraries in Barahona
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Electrónica Ángel Luis Maldonado Pérez "Negro" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Josefa "Pepa" Bruno Oquendo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Julia M. Chéverez | 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 Comunidad Campo Alegre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibloteca de Cortés | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibloteca Maestra Daisy Muñoz Rodríguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cibernético de Aibonito Dra. Irene Fernández Aponte | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Tecnológico La Plata Benigna Rivera Rosario | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Barahona
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Mercado Familiar | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| Narranjito farmers market group 787-544-3311 | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Sat: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM;Sun: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; | Yes | ||
| Plaza del Mercado Héctor "Joy" Sandín |
Restaurants in Barahona
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Barahona
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Barahona
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Barahona
16 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 |
| Dr Hermenegildo Ortiz Quinones Airport | HUC | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Labadle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lajas Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Patillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Barahona
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CDT De Toa Alta Bo Pinas | ||
| CDT Toa Alta Cura |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Barahona
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Episcopal El Ascensión | |
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Monasterio Madre de Dios |
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What is the population of Barahona?
Barahona has a population of 2,632 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 4,874 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Barahona?
Barahona 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.