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Candelero Arriba, Puerto Rico
Humacao · Puerto Rico
Candelero Arriba is a small town in Humacao, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,346. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Candelero Arriba
Candelero Arriba is a barrio in the municipality of Humacao, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3,596.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,346 |
| Population Density | 1,181 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.1019°, -65.8368° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Humacao |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.0 inches (1,270 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Candelero Arriba
Candelero Arriba is a small town in Puerto Rico (Humacao) with a population of 1,346. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1019°N, 65.8368°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 89 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 78 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 104 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in |
Candelero Arriba has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (2.8").
Schools in Candelero Arriba
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Candido Berríos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan de Dios López | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Manuel Surillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Luciano Ríos | — | — | — | — |
| Palmas Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pepita López | — | — | — | — |
| Su Andres Soto Quinones | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Jesús T. Sanabria Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Rosa María Rosario De León | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Manos y Manitas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Candelero Arriba
12 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 | |
| WPAB 550 PONCE | spanish pop, spanish talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WAPA RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OldiVille | 70 80 hits, 70s disco | MP3 | |
| 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 Candelero Arriba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Trovador Luis Miranda Fernández "Pico de Oro" | ||||
| Casa Museo Antonio Roig Torrellas | ||||
| Centro Criollo de Ciencia y Tecnología del Caribe (C3Tec) | ||||
| Museo de Arte | ||||
| Museo de Arte e Historia Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos | ||||
| Museo de Artes Populares | ||||
| Museo de Caguas | ||||
| Museo del Deporte Cagüeño Dr. Emigdio "Millo" Buonomo Morales | ||||
| Museo del Deporte de Gurabo | ||||
| Museo del Tabaco | ||||
| Museo Histórico Profesora Fe Leonor Borges | ||||
| Punta Tuna Lighthouse |
Libraries in Candelero Arriba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Carmen M. Díaz de Olano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Santa Cruz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electronica Red Gigante II | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Ricardo S Belaval | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Áurea M. Pérez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Campo Rico | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Yabucoa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública José Emilio González | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Virtual Dr. Rafael Marcano Blanco | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Candelero Arriba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLMADO LABOY | |||||
| El Maercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | Estacionamiento del Parque Angelita Lind | 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; | |||
| 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 Rey del Cruce | |||||
| PANADERIA LA FINCA | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Arroyo | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Humacao Wilfredo Cuadrado Sánchez "Tío Gui" | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Naguabo | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Yabucoa Modesto Lebrón | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado Juan C. Velázquez |
Hotels in Candelero Arriba
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Candelero Arriba
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Candelero Arriba
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Candelero Arriba
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Candelero Arriba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Candelero Arriba
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | Large Airport |
| Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport | VQS | Medium Airport |
| Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport | CPX | Medium Airport |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | SIG | Medium Airport |
| José Aponte de la Torre Airport | NRR | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Cocal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuylers Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dr Hermenegildo Ortiz Quinones Airport | HUC | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Patillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Candelero Arriba
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses |
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Public Holidays in Puerto Rico
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What is the population of Candelero Arriba?
Candelero Arriba has a population of 1,346 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 1,181 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Candelero Arriba?
Candelero Arriba 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 81°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.