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Cayuco, Puerto Rico

Utuado · Puerto Rico

Cayuco is a small town in Utuado, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,284. Elevation: 1,421 ft (433 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,284 Population 4,280/sq mi density
1,421 ft Elevation 433 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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About Cayuco

Cayuco

Cayuco is a Latin American Spanish term for a small canoe.

People

Population1,284
Density4,280/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Population1,284
Population Density4,280 / sq mi
Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Coordinates18.2911°, -66.7393°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceUtuado
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,152 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cayuco

Cayuco is a small town in Puerto Rico (Utuado) with a population of 1,284. The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet (433 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.

Cayuco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 45.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Puerto Rico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density4,280/sq mi
Coordinates18.2911°N, 66.7393°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21,858 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 38 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 84 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 104 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 40 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 37 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 48 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 30 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 131 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 44 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 96 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 84 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 39 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 52 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 147 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 68 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 51 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 52 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 42 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 149 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 244 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 185 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 50 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 147 km
2017 Maria Category 5 19 km
2017 Irma Category 5 116 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 271 km
2011 Irene Category 1 50 km
2010 Earl Category 4 200 km
2008 Omar Category 4 241 km
2004 Frances Category 4 259 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 137 km
2000 Debby Category 1 101 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 204 km
1998 Georges Category 3 27 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 141 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 37 km
1995 Luis Category 4 274 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 127 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 95 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 66 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 38 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 53 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 58 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 57 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 64 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 55 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 74 km
2007 CARR 304 606 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
February 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
April 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 10.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in
July 83°F (29°C) 7.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 10.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 11.9 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 11.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 7.5 in
December 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in

Cayuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 69°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 86.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and February the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Cayuco

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Portillo
Escuela Francisco A. Jordán
Escuela José Vizcarrondo
Escuela Elemental Dr. Efraín González Tejera
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Radio Stations near Cayuco

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Echo 355 acustic, alternative MP3
Salseo Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Paraiso 92.9 FM christian, christmas music AAC+ 128 kbps
Isla Rock rock en espanol MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cayuco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Canales
Casa de la Historia Ramón Rivera García "Bonyé"
Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Tibes
Museo Casa del Pueblo
Museo de Arte e Historia de Arecibo "René Marqués García"
Museo de Lares
Museo de Tibes
Museo El Cemí

Libraries in Cayuco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Carrizales0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Ángel Luis Maldonado Pérez "Negro"0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Pajuil0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica San Antonio0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Ymaliz M. Molina Feliciano0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Urbana de Quebradillas0.0
Bibloteca de Cortés0.0
Centro de Recuersos para el Aprendizaje0.0
Public Library of Hatillo0.0

Farmers Markets in Cayuco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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 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
Gran Pulguero de Sabana Grande
Pulguero de Arecibo

Gas Stations in Cayuco

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PR #3648045140
PR #3648045143
Puma

Stadiums & Teams in Cayuco

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Superfund Sites Near Cayuco

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

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

Airports Near Cayuco

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luis Munoz Marin International AirportSJULarge Airport
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol AirportAREMedium Airport
Eugenio Maria De Hostos AirportMAZMedium Airport
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci AirportSIGMedium 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
Patillas AirportSmall Airport
Santa Isabel AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cayuco

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Pascual
Iglesia Cristo Misionera Inc. M. I. Cayuco
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Dolores

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Mines
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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 Cayuco

What is the population of Cayuco?

Cayuco has a population of 1,284 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 4,280 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cayuco?

Cayuco 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.

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