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Maricao, Puerto Rico
Maricao · Puerto Rico
Maricao is a small town in Maricao, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,172. Elevation: 1,417 ft (432 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Maricao
Maricao barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Maricao, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 716.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,172 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.1808°, -66.9799° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Maricao |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Maricao
Maricao is a small town in Puerto Rico (Maricao) with a population of 1,172. The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Area | 44.1 sq mi (114.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1808°N, 66.9799°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 | 62 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 31 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 10.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in |
Maricao has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and February the driest (2.6").
Schools in Maricao
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela José C Barbosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Lena M. Francesch - Rubias Km 2.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Nueva de Maricao | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Raúl Ybarra | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Indiera Fría | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Maricao
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 Maricao
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Filiberto Ojeda Ríos | ||||
| Museo Amaury Veray Torregrosa | ||||
| Museo de Aguada | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología, Historia y Epigrafía de Guayanilla | ||||
| Museo de Arte Alfredo Ramírez de Arellano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso de la Capilla del Antiguo Convento de Porta Coeli | ||||
| Museo de Arte y Senado Académico | ||||
| Museo de la Farmacia | ||||
| Museo de la Historia de San German | ||||
| Museo de Lares | ||||
| Museo de los Próceres | ||||
| Museo Galería | ||||
| Museo Pedro Juan Vargas Mercado |
Libraries in Maricao
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Electrónica de Aguadilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Felicita "Litty" Caro Ramos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Pajuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca General | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Guayanilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pura Platti González | 0.0 | |||||
| Juan Cancio Ortiz | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayaguez Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayagüez Children Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Maricao
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Agropecuario de San Sebastian Puerto Rico (ADEA) | Carr. 111 Km. 18 Bo. Bahomamey | Fri: 12:00 AM-9:00 PM; | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| Gran Pulguero de Sabana Grande | |||||
| Plaza de los Artesanos | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Mayagüez | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Aguada | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Añasco Alfonso Vélez Iturrino "El Fúa" | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado José del Carmen Alemañy | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado Lolita Montalvo Cordero |
Monuments in Maricao
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Maricao
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Maricao
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Maricao
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Maricao
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| ECOELECTRICA - COGENERATION PLANT AND LNG TERMINAL | PR-337 KM 3.7 | PENUELAS |
Airports Near Maricao
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | MAZ | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Rafael Hernández International Airport | BQN | Medium Airport |
| Adjuntas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boqueron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuylers Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Labadle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lajas Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Maricao
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Santa Rosa | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día de Bucarabones | |
| Iglesia Miraflores | |
| Iglesia Santa Ana | |
| Iglesia Santa Margarita | |
| Parroquia San Juan Bautista |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Puerto Rico
21 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Maricao?
Maricao has a population of 1,172 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 44.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Maricao?
Maricao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.