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Isabela, Puerto Rico

Isabela · Puerto Rico

Isabela is a small city in Isabela, Puerto Rico with a population of 12,505. Elevation: 233 ft (71 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,505 Population 166/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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People

Population12,505
Density166/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Population12,505
Population Density166 / sq mi
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates18.5008°, -67.0244°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceIsabela
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,072 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Isabela

Isabela is a small city in Puerto Rico (Isabela) with a population of 12,505. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.

Climate in Isabela

Isabela has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.7°C), the coldest is Feb (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1106 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 22.7° / 29.5° 40.3
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 22.5° / 29.5° 44.0
Mar 25.8°C / 78°F 22.7° / 30.2° 47.2
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 23.2° / 31.2° 67.1
May 27.7°C / 82°F 24.7° / 32° 104.5
Jun 28.3°C / 83°F 25.8° / 31.9° 73.6
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 26° / 31.8° 101.9
Aug 28.6°C / 84°F 26.1° / 32.3° 115.0
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 26.3° / 32.5° 149.6
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 25.5° / 32.4° 143.6
Nov 27.1°C / 81°F 24.4° / 30.6° 158.2
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 23.3° / 29.8° 60.7
Isabela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Puerto Rico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area75.3 sq mi (194.9 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates18.5008°N, 67.0244°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22,504 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 64 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 64 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 69 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 64 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 74 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 12 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 149 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 140 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 142 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 59 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 95 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 75 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 66 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 60 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 70 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 67 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 31 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 65 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 65 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 232 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 157 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 56 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 160 km
2017 Maria Category 5 11 km
2017 Irma Category 5 112 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 277 km
2011 Irene Category 1 45 km
2010 Earl Category 4 195 km
2008 Omar Category 3 278 km
2004 Frances Category 4 242 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 103 km
2000 Debby Category 1 85 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 238 km
1998 Georges Category 3 47 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 291 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 140 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 52 km
1995 Luis Category 4 285 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 132 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 28 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 64 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 21 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 95 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 93 km
2007 CARR 304 606 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
March 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
November 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in

Isabela has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Isabela

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Anthony School
Escuela Francisco Mendoza
Escuela Mateo Hernández
Escuela Elemental Ceferina Cordero Cordero
Escuela Primaria Irma Deliz de Muñoz
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Radio Stations near Isabela

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Salseo Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Paraiso 92.9 FM christian, christmas music AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Isabela

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Planta Nuclear de Rincón
Museo de Aguada
Museo de Lares
Museo del Tren
Museo Tecnológico BONUS Dr. Modesto Iriarte

Libraries in Isabela

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Carrizales0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica de Aguadilla0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Felicita "Litty" Caro Ramos0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Pajuil0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica San Antonio0.0
Biblioteca Urbana de Quebradillas0.0
Library Poblado San Antonio0.0
Public Library of Hatillo0.0

Farmers Markets in Isabela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aguadilla Farmers' Market
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 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 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
Gastropark@115
La Marketa
Mercado Agroecologico de RinconMunoz Rivera 1101/01/2016 to 12/31/2016Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Plaza del Mercado de Aguada
Plaza del Mercado de Añasco Alfonso Vélez Iturrino "El Fúa"

Hotels in Isabela

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coral Beach Resort

Restaurants in Isabela

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casita Isabela
La Chancleta De Maiz

Cafes in Isabela

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aroma's Cafe
Cafecura
Sandwich Delight

Theatres in Isabela

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro Justo Méndez Cabrera

Monuments in Isabela

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a Carlos Gardel
Monumento al Veterano

Gas Stations in Isabela

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ecomaxx
Gulf
TotalEnergies

Banks in Isabela

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito de Isabela
Popular

Stadiums & Teams in Isabela

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Airports Near Isabela

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol AirportAREMedium Airport
Eugenio Maria De Hostos AirportMAZMedium Airport
Mercedita International AirportPSEMedium Airport
Rafael Hernández International AirportBQNMedium Airport
Adjuntas AirportSmall Airport
Boqueron AirportSmall Airport
Cuylers AirportSmall Airport
Fort Allen AirportSmall Airport
Labadle AirportSmall Airport
Lajas AirparkSmall Airport
Santa Isabel AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Isabela

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Isabela Post Office

Treatment Centers in Isabela

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hogar CREA Inc.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Isabela

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia San Antonio de Padua
Puerta del Rey

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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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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 Isabela

What is the population of Isabela?

Isabela has a population of 12,505 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 166 people per square mile, spread across 75.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Isabela?

Isabela 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 82°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

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