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Boquerón, Puerto Rico
Cabo Rojo · Puerto Rico
Boquerón is a small town in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico with a population of 2,017. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Boquerón
Boquerón is a barrio in the municipality of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 5,373. The village of Boquerón, located on the Boquerón Bay is one of the main tourist attractions in the southwestern part of the island. In 2000, its population was 4,963.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,017 |
| Population Density | 1,958 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0269°, -67.1691° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Cabo Rojo |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Boquerón
Boquerón is a small town in Puerto Rico (Cabo Rojo) with a population of 2,017. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,958/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0269°N, 67.1691°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 | 75 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 39 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | - | - | 46 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in |
Boquerón has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Boquerón
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Monserrate León Irizarry | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Superior Carmen Vignals Rosario | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Boquerón
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 Boquerón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Filiberto Ojeda Ríos | ||||
| 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 Galería |
Libraries in Boquerón
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca General | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pura Platti González | 0.0 | |||||
| Juan Cancio Ortiz | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayaguez Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayagüez Children Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Boquerón
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | ||
| Gran Pulguero de Sabana Grande | |||||
| Plaza de los Artesanos | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Mayagüez | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado José del Carmen Alemañy | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado Lolita Montalvo Cordero |
Hotels in Boquerón
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Boquerón
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Boquerón
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Boquerón
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Boquerón
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | MAZ | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Rafael Hernández International Airport | BQN | Medium Airport |
| Adjuntas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boqueron Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Labadle Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lajas Airpark | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Boquerón
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Boqueron Post Office |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Boquerón?
Boquerón has a population of 2,017 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 1,958 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Boquerón?
Boquerón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.