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El Negro, Puerto Rico
Yabucoa · Puerto Rico
El Negro is a small town in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,656. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,656 |
| Population Density | 5,175 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0375°, -65.8513° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Yabucoa |
| 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 El Negro
El Negro is a small town in Puerto Rico (Yabucoa) with a population of 1,656. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 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 | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0375°N, 65.8513°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 | 92 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 80 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 102 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 |
El Negro 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 El Negro
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Francisco Sustache | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Asuncion Lugo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Negro
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 El Negro
| 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 El Negro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Carmen M. Díaz de Olano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Áurea M. Pérez | 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 El Negro
| 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 | 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 El Negro
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Negro
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Negro
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Negro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Negro
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 |
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What is the population of El Negro?
El Negro has a population of 1,656 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 5,175 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Negro?
El Negro 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.