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Esperanza, Puerto Rico
Vieques · Puerto Rico
Esperanza is a small town in Vieques, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,092. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Esperanza
Esperanza is a comunidad in Puerto Real Barrio, on the south side of the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico. It was the location of Hacienda Casa del Frances, a historic site listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,092 |
| Population Density | 860 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0972°, -65.4707° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Vieques |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.3 inches (1,252 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Esperanza
Esperanza is a small town in Puerto Rico (Vieques) with a population of 1,092. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 860/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0972°N, 65.4707°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 | 51 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 39 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 143 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in |
Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (2.0").
Schools in Esperanza
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Juanita Rivera Albert | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Esperanza
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conde de Mirasol Museum | ||||
| Museo de Esperanza | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Culebra |
Libraries in Esperanza
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Electrónica Ricardo S Belaval | 0.0 | |||||
| Culebra Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Esperanza
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLMADO LABOY | |||||
| PANADERIA LA FINCA |
Hotels in Esperanza
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Esperanza
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Esperanza
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Esperanza
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Esperanza
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cyril E. King Airport | STT | Large Airport |
| 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 |
| Henry E. Rohlsen Airport | STX | Medium Airport |
| José Aponte de la Torre Airport | NRR | Medium Airport |
| Cocal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dr Hermenegildo Ortiz Quinones Airport | HUC | Small Airport |
| Patillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Esperanza?
Esperanza has a population of 1,092 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 860 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Esperanza?
Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.3 inches.