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Central Aguirre, Puerto Rico

Salinas · Puerto Rico

Central Aguirre is a small town in Salinas, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,588. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,588 Population 2,521/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
50.0 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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About Central Aguirre

Central Aguirre

The Central Aguirre Historic District is a historic company town and industrial complex located in Aguirre, Salinas, Puerto Rico. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The district encompasses approximately 326 acres and includes more than 300 contributing buildings associated with one of the largest and most significant sugar-producing operations in Puerto Rico during the 20th century.

People

Population1,588
Density2,521/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population1,588
Population Density2,521 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates17.9536°, -66.2229°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceSalinas
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation50.0 inches (1,270 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Central Aguirre

Central Aguirre is a small town in Puerto Rico (Salinas) with a population of 1,588. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 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.

Central Aguirre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Puerto Rico avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density2,521/sq mi
Coordinates17.9536°N, 66.2229°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.36"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18,050 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 62 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 136 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 66 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 102 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 64 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 53 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 59 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 139 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 53 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 133 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 83 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 82 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 70 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 84 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 62 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 125 km
Jan 7, 2020 7 km SE of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.0 48 km
Jan 25, 2020 1 km N of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.0 63 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico M5.0 70 km
Jan 18, 1999 42 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.0 146 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 5 262 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 240 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 68 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 129 km
2017 Maria Category 5 28 km
2017 Irma Category 5 136 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 258 km
2011 Irene Category 1 44 km
2010 Earl Category 4 207 km
2008 Omar Category 4 177 km
2004 Frances Category 4 278 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 201 km
2000 Debby Category 1 117 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 150 km
1999 Jose Category 1 257 km
1998 Georges Category 3 29 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 139 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 49 km
1995 Luis Category 4 259 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 113 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 24 132 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 132 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m 120 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 62 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 9 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 10 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 6 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 11 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 10 km
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 95 km
2007 CARR 304 606 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 1.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in

Central Aguirre has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Central Aguirre

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Woodrow Wilson
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Radio Stations near Central Aguirre

9 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
LA X OGG 48 kbps
Fidelity 95.7 AAC+ 96 kbps
Echo 355 acustic, alternative MP3
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

Museums in Central Aguirre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biblioteca Museo Casa Natal de Luis Muñoz Rivera
Camp Santiago Museum
Casa Cautiño Museum
Dr. Pío López Martínez
Museo de Arte e Historia Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos
Museo de Bellas Artes
Museo del Deporte Aiboniteño
Museo Histórico Ramón Rivera Bermúdez
Museo Olímpico de Puerto Rico
Plaza-Museo de los Fundadores Profesora Gisella Ocasio Rentas

Libraries in Central Aguirre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Barrancas0.0
Biblioteca Pública Clemencia Philemon Viuda de Godreau0.0
Biblioteca Víctor M. Pons Gil0.0
Centro Cibernético de Aibonito Dra. Irene Fernández Aponte0.0
Centro Tecnológico La Plata Benigna Rivera Rosario0.0
Guayama Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Central Aguirre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Maercado Familiar01/01/2015 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 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;
El Mercado FamiliarEstacionamiento del Parque Angelita Lind01/01/2015 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;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
Plaza de Mercado de Cayey
Plaza del Mercado de Arroyo
Plaza del Mercado de Salinas

Stadiums & Teams in Central Aguirre

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Superfund Sites Near Central Aguirre

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

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

Airports Near Central Aguirre

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luis Munoz Marin International AirportSJULarge Airport
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol AirportAREMedium Airport
Antonio Rivera Rodriguez AirportVQSMedium 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

Post Offices in Central Aguirre

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
United States Post Office

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 Central Aguirre

What is the population of Central Aguirre?

Central Aguirre has a population of 1,588 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 2,521 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Central Aguirre?

Central Aguirre 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.

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