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Cacao, Puerto Rico

Quebradillas · Puerto Rico

Cacao is a small town in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico with a population of 2,068. Elevation: 768 ft (234 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,068 Population 2,433/sq mi density
768 ft Elevation 234 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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About Cacao

Cacao

Cacao is a barrio in the municipality of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 4,663. One of the communities within this barrio is named Cacao Community and in 2010 had a population of 1,001.

People

Population2,068
Density2,433/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Population2,068
Population Density2,433 / sq mi
Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Coordinates18.4366°, -66.9371°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceQuebradillas
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 Cacao

Cacao is a small town in Puerto Rico (Quebradillas) with a population of 2,068. The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet (234 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.

Cacao 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 768 feet.

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

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density2,433/sq mi
Coordinates18.4366°N, 66.9371°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22,340 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 69 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 55 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 79 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 55 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 15 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 65 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 149 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 65 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 49 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 106 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 66 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 75 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 60 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 42 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 60 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 59 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 56 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 70 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 132 km
Feb 26, 2013 Mona Passage M5.1 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 236 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 165 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 52 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 155 km
2017 Maria Category 5 19 km
2017 Irma Category 5 115 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 276 km
2011 Irene Category 1 52 km
2010 Earl Category 4 196 km
2008 Omar Category 3 267 km
2004 Frances Category 4 247 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 114 km
2000 Debby Category 1 89 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 227 km
1998 Georges Category 3 38 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 299 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 139 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 49 km
1995 Luis Category 4 283 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 130 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 40 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 55 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 90 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 82 km
2007 CARR 304 606 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
April 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 8.7 in
October 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in
November 76°F (24°C) 6.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in

Cacao has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (3.0").

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Radio Stations near Cacao

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 Cacao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arte e Historia de Arecibo "René Marqués García"
Museo de Arte y Senado Académico
Museo de Lares
Museo del Tren

Libraries in Cacao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Carrizales0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica de Aguadilla0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Felicita "Litty" Caro Ramos0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Pajuil0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica San Antonio0.0
Biblioteca General0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Urbana de Quebradillas0.0
Centro de Recuersos para el Aprendizaje0.0
Library Poblado San Antonio0.0
Mayaguez Branch Library0.0
Mayagüez Children Library0.0
Public Library of Hatillo0.0

Farmers Markets in Cacao

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 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
La Marketa
Plaza de Mercado de Mayagüez
Plaza del Mercado de Añasco Alfonso Vélez Iturrino "El Fúa"
Pulguero de Arecibo

Stadiums & Teams in Cacao

TeamLeagueDivision

Superfund Sites Near Cacao

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
PREPA - CAMBALACHE POWER STATIONPR-2 KM 73.5 ISLOTE WARDARECIBO

Airports Near Cacao

12 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
Cocal AirportSmall Airport
Cuylers AirportSmall Airport
Fort Allen AirportSmall Airport
Labadle AirportSmall Airport
Lajas AirparkSmall Airport
Santa Isabel AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Cacao

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hogar CREA Inc.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cacao

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Antonio de Padua
Iglesia Virgen del Carmen

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 Cacao

What is the population of Cacao?

Cacao has a population of 2,068 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 2,433 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cacao?

Cacao 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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