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Moca, Puerto Rico

Moca · Puerto Rico

Moca is a small town in Moca, Puerto Rico with a population of 4,964. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,964 Population 102/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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About Moca

Moca

Moca is a barrio-pueblo and municipality of Puerto Rico, located in the north-western region of the island, north of Añasco; southeast of Aguadilla; east of Aguada; and west of Isabela and San Sebastián. Moca is spread over 12 barrios and Moca Pueblo. It is part of the Aguadilla-Isabela-San Sebastián Metropolitan Statistical Area.

People

Population4,964
Density102/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population4,964
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates18.3947°, -67.1132°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceMoca
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 Moca

Moca is a small town in Puerto Rico (Moca) with a population of 4,964. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 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.

Moca 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 131 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

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area48.8 sq mi (126.4 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates18.3947°N, 67.1132°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22,223 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 79 km
Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 58 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 78 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 57 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 66 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 5 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 136 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 M5.7 130 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 55 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 103 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 70 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 78 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 74 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 65 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 56 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 39 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 54 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 72 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 246 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 168 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 44 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 174 km
2017 Maria Category 5 26 km
2017 Irma Category 5 125 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 292 km
2011 Irene Category 1 57 km
2010 Earl Category 4 210 km
2008 Omar Category 3 277 km
2004 Frances Category 4 256 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 96 km
2000 Debby Category 1 100 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 231 km
1998 Georges Category 3 40 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 155 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 37 km
1995 Luis Category 4 300 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 147 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 109 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 35 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 58 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 12 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 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 98 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 95 km
2007 CARR 304 606 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
April 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 8.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in

Moca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Moca

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Juan de Dios Quiñones
Escuela Adolfo Babilonia Quiñones
Escuela Dr. Efrain Sánchez Hidalgo
Escuela Superior Catalina Morales Flores
Escuela Superior Cuchillas
Escuela Marcelino Rodríguez Román
Colegio Nuestra Señora de la Monserrate
Private School
John B. Watson Bilingual School
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Radio Stations near Moca

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 Moca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Planta Nuclear de Rincón
Casa Museo Filiberto Ojeda Ríos
Museo de Aguada
Museo de Arte y Senado Académico
Museo de Lares
Museo del Tren
Museo Tecnológico BONUS Dr. Modesto Iriarte

Libraries in Moca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Electrónica de Aguadilla0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Felicita "Litty" Caro Ramos0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica San Antonio0.0
Biblioteca General0.0
Biblioteca Urbana de Quebradillas0.0
Library Poblado San Antonio0.0
Mayaguez Branch Library0.0
Mayagüez Children Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Moca

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

Restaurants in Moca

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BEST PIZZA ¨La Genuina¨
Cano's Fried Chicken
Jimmy's Pizza
Papas y algo más
Restaurante Vista Verde
Yaely's Pizza

Monuments in Moca

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a la Tejedora de Mundillo

Bus Stations in Moca

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Carros Públicos de Moca

Gas Stations in Moca

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caribe Gasoline
Chelo Gas Station
Ecomaxx
Total

Banks in Moca

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooperativa de Moca
Popular

Gyms in Moca

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PR #462443972

Stadiums & Teams in Moca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Moca

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 Moca

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
United States Post Office

Treatment Centers in Moca

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hogar CREA Inc.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moca

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia Catolica
Iglesia Cristiana Restauradores

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Moca

What is the population of Moca?

Moca has a population of 4,964 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 48.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Moca?

Moca 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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