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Barranquitas, Puerto Rico

Barranquitas · Puerto Rico

Barranquitas is a small town in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico with a population of 3,021. Elevation: 1,978 ft (603 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,021 Population 91/sq mi density
1,978 ft Elevation 603 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
33.1 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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About Barranquitas

Barranquitas

Barranquitas barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Barranquitas, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 2,695.

People

Population3,021
Density91/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Population3,021
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Coordinates18.1866°, -66.3063°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceBarranquitas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation33.1 inches (840 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barranquitas

Barranquitas is a small town in Puerto Rico (Barranquitas) with a population of 3,021. The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet (603 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.

Barranquitas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°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 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Puerto Rico avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Area33.2 sq mi (86.0 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates18.1866°N, 66.3063°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20,724 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 109 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 59 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 142 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 63 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 84 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 65 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 53 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 55 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 113 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 130 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 52 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 108 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 110 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 81 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 67 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 66 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 81 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 134 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 98 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 241 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 212 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 76 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 116 km
2017 Maria Category 5 11 km
2017 Irma Category 5 113 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 248 km
2011 Irene Category 1 43 km
2010 Earl Category 4 190 km
2008 Omar Category 4 201 km
2004 Frances Category 4 254 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 185 km
2000 Debby Category 1 93 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 176 km
1999 Jose Category 1 265 km
1998 Georges Category 3 2 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 124 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 66 km
1995 Luis Category 4 246 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 102 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.2 m (50 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1867 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 15.2 m 24 138 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 109 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m 128 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 59 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 19 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 18 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 22 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 20 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 32 km
2007 CARR 304 606 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
February 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
May 74°F (24°C) 7.8 in
June 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 8.1 in
September 76°F (25°C) 8.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 7.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in

Barranquitas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 70°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and February the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Barranquitas

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Superior La Loma (Antonio Vázquez Ramos)
Escuela Federico Degetau
Escuela Segunda Unidad de Tomás Berrios Berdecia
Escuela Sinforoso Aponte
Escuela Dra. Carmendelia Colón Martínez
Escuela La Vega (Stephen S. Huse)
Escuela Pablo Colón Berdecia
Escuela Pablo Fuentes Rivera
Escuela Sabino Rivera Berríos
Escuela Superior Lajitas (Ramón T. Rivera)
Escuela Superior Helechal
Escuela José Berríos Berdecía
Escuela Petroamérica Pagán
Carmen D. Colon
Escuela José N. "Cheché" Colón González
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Radio Stations near Barranquitas

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 Barranquitas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arqueología Indígena
Arqueología Indígena
Biblioteca Museo Casa Natal de Luis Muñoz Rivera
Camp Santiago Museum
Caparra Ruins Museum
Caparra Ruins Museum
Casa Cautiño Museum
Casa Museo Aurora
Casa Museo Rafael Martinez Nadal
Casa y Museo Juan Antonio Corretjer
De Aventura con Ventura Barnés
De Aventura con Ventura Barnés
Dr. Pío López Martínez
EcoExploratorio
EcoExploratorio
Francisco Oller Art and History Museum
Francisco Oller Art and History Museum
Guaynabo Museum of History
José Celso Barbosa Museum
José Celso Barbosa Museum
Museo Archivo De Bayamón
Museo Archivo De Bayamón
Museo de Arquelogía Indígena
Museo de Arquelogía Indígena
Museo de Arte de Bayamón
Museo de Arte de Bayamón
Museo de Bellas Artes
Museo de Ciencias Físicas
Museo de Ciencias Físicas
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo de Geología
Museo de Geología
Museo de Reproducciones Artísticas
Museo de Reproducciones Artísticas
Museo del Café
Museo del Deporte Aiboniteño
Museo del Deporte de Puerto Rico
Museo Histórico Ramón Rivera Bermúdez
Museo Olímpico de Puerto Rico
Museum of Transportation
Pabellón Aeroespacial
Pabellón Aeroespacial
Pabellón de la Transportación
Pabellón de la Transportación
Pabellón de las Telecomunicaciones y Océano
Pabellón de las Telecomunicaciones y Océano
Plaza-Museo de los Fundadores Profesora Gisella Ocasio Rentas
Terrarios del Parque
Terrarios del Parque

Libraries in Barranquitas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Barrancas0.0
Biblioteca Conrado F. Asenjo0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Ángel Luis Maldonado Pérez "Negro"0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Estudia Conmigo0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Josefa "Pepa" Bruno Oquendo0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Julia M. Chéverez0.0
Biblioteca HURRA0.0
Biblioteca HURRA0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Ciales María Isabel Blanco Hidalgo "Doña Pura"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal, Francisco Álvarez Marrero0.0
Biblioteca Pública Clemencia Philemon Viuda de Godreau0.0
Biblioteca Pública Comunidad Campo Alegre0.0
Biblioteca UCC0.0
Biblioteca UCC0.0
Biblioteca Víctor M. Pons Gil0.0
Bibloteca de Cortés0.0
Bibloteca Maestra Daisy Muñoz Rodríguez0.0
Centro Cibernético de Aibonito Dra. Irene Fernández Aponte0.0
Centro Tecnológico La Plata Benigna Rivera Rosario0.0
Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital Library0.0
Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital Library0.0
Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital Library0.0
Guayama Branch Library0.0
Metropolitan Campus Library0.0
Metropolitan Campus Library0.0
San Juan Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Barranquitas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cooperativa Orgnica Madre TierraPlacita Roosevelt, Calle Federico Calder01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Sun: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit
El Maercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;
El Mercado de Bayamón
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 Familiar06/19/2015 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;
El Mercado FamiliarPlaza Publica01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 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 Resuelve Mini Market
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Narranjito farmers market group 787-544-331101/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Sat: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM;Sun: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM;Yes
Plaza de Mercado de Cayey
Plaza del Mercado de Arroyo
Plaza del Mercado de Salinas

Hotels in Barranquitas

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hacienda Margarita

Restaurants in Barranquitas

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Mofongo (Express)
Gilberto BBQ

Cafes in Barranquitas

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Triangulo
Embeleko Bikers Café

Theatres in Barranquitas

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Recepciones y Bellas Artes de Barranquitas

Castles in Barranquitas

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo El Cortijo

Clinics in Barranquitas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SIM HOSPITAL

Dentists in Barranquitas

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dra. Magali Ortiz Ortiz

Gas Stations in Barranquitas

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gulf
Mobil
Mobil
Mobil
Total

Banks in Barranquitas

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Credicentro Coop
Popular

Breweries in Barranquitas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fábrica de Sangría y Barra STGRIA
Fábrica de Sangría y Barra STGRIA
Fábrica de Sangría y Barra STGRIA
La Esquinita
La Esquinita
La Esquinita

Stadiums & Teams in Barranquitas

TeamLeagueDivision
Coliseíto Pedrín Zorilla
Coliseo Roberto Clemente Walker
Estadio Hiram Bithorn Sosa
Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel
Estadio Municipal Rafael "Tato" Joglar Solís

Superfund Sites Near Barranquitas

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
AES PUERTO RICO, LPCARRETERA #3, KM. 142GUAYAMA MUNICIPIO

Airports Near Barranquitas

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luis Munoz Marin International AirportSJULarge Airport
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol AirportAREMedium Airport
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci AirportSIGMedium Airport
José Aponte de la Torre AirportNRRMedium Airport
Mercedita International AirportPSEMedium Airport
Adjuntas AirportSmall Airport
Cocal AirportSmall Airport
Cuylers AirportSmall Airport
Dr Hermenegildo Ortiz Quinones AirportHUCSmall Airport
Fort Allen AirportSmall Airport
Patillas AirportSmall Airport
Santa Isabel AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Barranquitas

45 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Beautiful Body Esthetic & Spa
Beautiful Body Esthetic & Spa
CDT Asociacion De Maestros De Puerto Rico
CDT Asociacion De Maestros De Puerto Rico
CDT Caribbean Medical Testing Center (Cmt)
CDT Caribbean Medical Testing Center (Cmt)
CDT De Toa Alta Bo Pinas
CDT GMSP, Inc.
CDT GMSP, Inc.
CDT Medicina Familiar Minillas
CDT Toa Alta Cura
Centro Clínico Serrano
Centro De Diagnostico Y Tratamiento Eulalia Kuilan - Cataño -
Centro De Diagnostico Y Tratamiento Eulalia Kuilan - Cataño -
Clinica Externas Administracion De Servicio
Clinica Externas Administracion De Servicio
Clinica Veterinaria
Corporación del Fondo de Seguro del Estado
Corporación del Fondo de Seguro del Estado
CPF Celeste Zalduondo
CSM Integrados CDT
CSM Integrados CDT
Eden Esthetics
Guaynabo ASG, Inc.
Guaynabo ASG, Inc.
Health South Rehabilitation Of PR
Health South Rehabilitation Of PR
Hope Women's Clinic
Hope Women's Clinic
Integrated Community Health System
Integrated Community Health System
Laboratorio Clínico Las Colinas
Laboratorio Clínico Muñoz Rivera
Medical Oftalmic Laser
Medical Oftalmic Laser
MetroAid Ambulance
MetroAid Ambulance
Metropolitan Community Clinic
MMM Multiclínica
Numed
Numed
Remedy+ Chiropractic Cryospa
Triple-S Salud
Triple-S Salud
Vidaurre - Dra. Vilma Ortega

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barranquitas

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alianza Cristiana y Misionera Barranquitas
Capilla Sagrada Familia
Iglesia Católica del Portón
Iglesia Cristiana de los Discípulos de Cristo
San Antonio de Padua Church

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Barranquitas

What is the population of Barranquitas?

Barranquitas has a population of 3,021 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 33.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barranquitas?

Barranquitas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches.

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