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Jauca, Puerto Rico

Santa Isabel · Puerto Rico

Jauca is a small town in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,838. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,838 Population 1,044/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
33.1 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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About Jauca

Jauca

Jauca 1 is a barrio in the municipality of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 2,177.

People

Population1,838
Density1,044/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population1,838
Population Density1,044 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates17.9691°, -66.3657°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceSanta Isabel
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation33.1 inches (840 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jauca

Jauca is a small town in Puerto Rico (Santa Isabel) with a population of 1,838. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.

Jauca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°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 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Puerto Rico avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density1,044/sq mi
Coordinates17.9691°N, 66.3657°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18,401 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4.

Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 128 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 47 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 51 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 89 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 49 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 44 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 39 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 146 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 131 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 38 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 68 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 94 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 121 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 69 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 55 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 48 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 122 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 147 km
Jan 18, 1999 42 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.0 134 km
Jan 25, 2020 1 km N of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.0 48 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 4 266 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 232 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 60 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 138 km
2017 Maria Category 5 31 km
2017 Irma Category 5 138 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 268 km
2011 Irene Category 1 56 km
2010 Earl Category 4 213 km
2008 Omar Category 4 188 km
2004 Frances Category 4 279 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 186 km
2000 Debby Category 1 118 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 157 km
1999 Jose Category 1 272 km
1998 Georges Category 3 27 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 147 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 43 km
1995 Luis Category 4 268 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 122 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 24 147 km
1918 PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE Eruption + Earthquake 6.1 m 144 119 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m - 135 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 47 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake - - 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 12 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 12 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 17 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 7 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 25 km
2007 CARR 304 606 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
February 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in

Jauca has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Jauca

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Ana Valldejuly (Jauca) - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jauca

14 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
Echo 355 acustic, alternative MP3
WPAB 550 PONCE spanish pop, spanish talk MP3 128 kbps
WAPA RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
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
Radio Isla 1320 AM (WSKN 1320 AM) - MP3 128 kbps
WIAC 740 AM - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Jauca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biblioteca Museo Casa Natal de Luis Muñoz Rivera
Camp Santiago Museum
Casa Canales
Casa de la Masacre de Ponce
Dr. Pío López Martínez
Museo de Bellas Artes
Museo de la Historia de Ponce
Museo de la masacre de Ponce
Museo del Deporte Aiboniteño
Museo El Cemí
Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre
Museo Histórico Ramón Rivera Bermúdez
Museo Olímpico de Puerto Rico
Parque de Bombas
Plaza-Museo de los Fundadores Profesora Gisella Ocasio Rentas

Libraries in Jauca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Adelina Coppin Alvarado0.0
Biblioteca Barrancas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal e Infantil Mariana Suárez de Longo0.0
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
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico Ponce Campus Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Jauca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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 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 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
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
Mercado Agrcola Natural de Ponce34 Calle Aurora03/21/2015 to 12/12/2015Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;YesVisit
Plaza de Mercado de Cayey
Plaza de Mercado Reina Isabel II
Plaza del Mercado de Salinas

Gas Stations in Jauca

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulf

Stadiums & Teams in Jauca

TeamLeagueDivision

Superfund Sites Near Jauca

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

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

Airports Near Jauca

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luis Munoz Marin International AirportSJULarge Airport
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol AirportAREMedium Airport
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci AirportSIGMedium Airport
José Aponte de la Torre AirportNRRMedium Airport
Mercedita International AirportPSEMedium Airport
Adjuntas Airport-Small Airport
Cocal Airport-Small Airport
Cuylers Airport-Small Airport
Dr Hermenegildo Ortiz Quinones AirportHUCSmall Airport
Fort Allen Airport-Small Airport
Labadle Airport-Small Airport
Lajas Airpark-Small Airport
Patillas Airport-Small Airport
Santa Isabel Airport-Small Airport

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 Jauca

What is the population of Jauca?

Jauca has a population of 1,838 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 1,044 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jauca?

Jauca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches.

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