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Garrochales, Puerto Rico
Barceloneta · Puerto Rico
Garrochales is a small town in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,208. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Garrochales
Garrochales is a barrio in the municipality of Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 4,542.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,208 |
| Population Density | 1,830 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.4536°, -66.5663° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Barceloneta |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.4 inches (1,152 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Garrochales
Garrochales is a small town in Puerto Rico (Barceloneta) with a population of 1,208. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,830/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4536°N, 66.5663°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 71 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 61 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 5.3 in |
Garrochales has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (2.9").
Radio Stations near Garrochales
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Casa Pueblo | community news, environment | MP3 48 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 | |
| Echo 355 | acustic, alternative | MP3 | |
| WPAB 550 PONCE | spanish pop, spanish talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WAPA RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Isla Rock | rock en espanol | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 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 Garrochales
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Canales | ||||
| Casa Museo Aurora | ||||
| Casa y Museo Juan Antonio Corretjer | ||||
| Museo de Arte e Historia de Arecibo "René Marqués García" | ||||
| Museo del Café | ||||
| Museo El Cemí | ||||
| Sala de la Estación del Ferrocarril |
Libraries in Garrochales
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Carrizales | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Ángel Luis Maldonado Pérez "Negro" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Josefa "Pepa" Bruno Oquendo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Julia M. Chéverez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Pajuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Ciales María Isabel Blanco Hidalgo "Doña Pura" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Ymaliz M. Molina Feliciano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal, Francisco Álvarez Marrero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Comunidad Campo Alegre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibloteca de Cortés | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibloteca Maestra Daisy Muñoz Rodríguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Recuersos para el Aprendizaje | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Garrochales
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narranjito farmers market group 787-544-3311 | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Sat: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM;Sun: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; | Yes | ||
| Plaza del Mercado Héctor "Joy" Sandín | |||||
| Pulguero de Arecibo |
Gas Stations in Garrochales
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Garrochales
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Garrochales
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| PREPA - CAMBALACHE POWER STATION | PR-2 KM 73.5 ISLOTE WARD | ARECIBO |
Airports Near Garrochales
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | Large Airport |
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | MAZ | Medium Airport |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | SIG | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Rafael Hernández International Airport | BQN | Medium Airport |
| Adjuntas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boqueron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cocal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuylers Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Labadle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lajas Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Patillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Garrochales?
Garrochales has a population of 1,208 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 1,830 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Garrochales?
Garrochales 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.