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Jayuya, Puerto Rico

Jayuya · Puerto Rico

Jayuya is a small town in Jayuya, Puerto Rico with a population of 3,587. Elevation: 1,414 ft (431 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,587 Population 23/sq mi density
1,414 ft Elevation 431 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
33.1 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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About Jayuya

Jayuya

Jayuya barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Jayuya, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 1,222.

People

Population3,587
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Population3,587
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Coordinates18.2186°, -66.5916°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceJayuya
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 Jayuya

Jayuya is a small town in Puerto Rico (Jayuya) with a population of 3,587. The city sits at an elevation of 1,414 feet (431 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.

Jayuya 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 1,414 feet.

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

Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Area155.6 sq mi (403.0 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates18.2186°N, 66.5916°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.10"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21,052 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 95 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 37 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 119 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 41 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 54 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 46 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 29 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 39 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 146 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 111 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 96 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 34 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 56 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 130 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 84 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 49 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 44 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 56 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 147 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 98 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 4 246 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 198 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 57 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 138 km
2017 Maria Category 5 20 km
2017 Irma Category 5 117 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 265 km
2011 Irene Category 1 47 km
2010 Earl Category 4 201 km
2008 Omar Category 4 224 km
2004 Frances Category 4 260 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 155 km
2000 Debby Category 1 101 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 191 km
1999 Jose Category 1 295 km
1998 Georges Category 3 31 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 141 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 41 km
1995 Luis Category 4 266 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 120 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 83 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 37 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 70 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 41 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 40 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 47 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 38 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 57 km
2007 CARR 304 606 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
February 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 9.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 9.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 10.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 11.1 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in

Jayuya has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 80.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Jayuya

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Miguel A. Sastre Oliver
Escuela La Carmelita
Escuela Superior Antonia Serrano González
Escuela Agustín Ortiz Rivera
Escuela Angel G. Rivera
Escuela Angela Calvani
Escuela Joséfina León Zayas
Escuela Rafael Martínez Nadal
Escuela Superior Antonio Romero Muñiz
Escuela Superior Nemesio R. Canales
Escuela Angélica Toro Rodríguez
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Radio Stations near Jayuya

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 Jayuya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Canales
Casa de la Historia Ramón Rivera García "Bonyé"
Casa de la Masacre de Ponce
Casa y Museo Juan Antonio Corretjer
Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Tibes
Museo Casa del Pueblo
Museo de Arqueología, Historia y Epigrafía de Guayanilla
Museo de Arte de Ponce
Museo de la Historia de Ponce
Museo de la masacre de Ponce
Museo de Tibes
Museo del Café
Museo El Cemí
Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre
Museo Histórico Ramón Rivera Bermúdez
Parque de Bombas
Sala de la Estación del Ferrocarril

Libraries in Jayuya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Adelina Coppin Alvarado0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Ángel Luis Maldonado Pérez "Negro"0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Julia M. Chéverez0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Pajuil0.0
Biblioteca Encarnación Valdés0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Ciales María Isabel Blanco Hidalgo "Doña Pura"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Guayanilla0.0
Biblioteca Municipal e Infantil Mariana Suárez de Longo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Ymaliz M. Molina Feliciano0.0
Biblioteca Municipal, Francisco Álvarez Marrero0.0
Biblioteca Pública Comunidad Campo Alegre0.0
Bibloteca de Cortés0.0
Bibloteca Maestra Daisy Muñoz Rodríguez0.0
Centro de Recuersos para el Aprendizaje0.0
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico Ponce Campus Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Jayuya

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 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 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 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 Reina Isabel II
Plaza del Mercado
Plaza del Mercado Héctor "Joy" Sandín
Pulguero de Arecibo

Restaurants in Jayuya

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Country Fried Chicken
La Casita del Chef Javier
Mofongo Jibaro

Cafes in Jayuya

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Nativo
Hacienda de Cafe Pomarrosa

Theatres in Jayuya

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Homero Aulet Colón

Castles in Jayuya

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Amelia

Clinics in Jayuya

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Oncológica

Gas Stations in Jayuya

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gulf
Mobil Garage Oquendo
Puma
Total
Ultra Top Fuel

Gyms in Jayuya

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jayuya's Fitness Center

Stadiums & Teams in Jayuya

TeamLeagueDivision

Superfund Sites Near Jayuya

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
CEMEX DE PUERTO RICO INCPR-10PONCE
ECOELECTRICA - COGENERATION PLANT AND LNG TERMINALPR-337 KM 3.7PENUELAS
PREPA - CAMBALACHE POWER STATIONPR-2 KM 73.5 ISLOTE WARDARECIBO

Airports Near Jayuya

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luis Munoz Marin International AirportSJULarge Airport
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol AirportAREMedium Airport
Eugenio Maria De Hostos AirportMAZMedium Airport
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci AirportSIGMedium Airport
Mercedita International AirportPSEMedium Airport
Rafael Hernández International AirportBQNMedium Airport
Adjuntas AirportSmall Airport
Boqueron AirportSmall Airport
Cocal AirportSmall Airport
Cuylers AirportSmall Airport
Fort Allen AirportSmall Airport
Labadle AirportSmall Airport
Lajas AirparkSmall Airport
Patillas AirportSmall Airport
Santa Isabel AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Jayuya

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
USPS - Jayuya

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jayuya

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Patricio
Iglesia San Pedro
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Monserrate

Explore Near Jayuya

UFO Sightings
11
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Mines
3
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Jayuya

What is the population of Jayuya?

Jayuya has a population of 3,587 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 155.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jayuya?

Jayuya 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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