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Palmarejo, Puerto Rico
Coamo · Puerto Rico
Palmarejo is a small town in Coamo, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,087. Elevation: 797 ft (243 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Palmarejo
Palmarejo is a barrio in the municipality of Coamo, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3650.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,087 |
| Population Density | 1,842 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0680°, -66.3255° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Coamo |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.1 inches (840 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Palmarejo
Palmarejo is a small town in Puerto Rico (Coamo) with a population of 1,087. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet (243 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,842/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0680°N, 66.3255°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 141 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE | Eruption + Earthquake | 6.1 m | 144 | 115 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 130 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 53 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in |
Palmarejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (2.2").
Schools in Palmarejo
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Benigna I. Caratini | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Eugenio Nazario Soto;Escuela Herminio W. Santaella | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Palmarejo
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 Palmarejo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Museo Casa Natal de Luis Muñoz Rivera | ||||
| Camp Santiago Museum | ||||
| Casa Canales | ||||
| Casa Cautiño Museum | ||||
| Dr. Pío López Martínez | ||||
| Museo de Bellas Artes | ||||
| Museo del Deporte Aiboniteño | ||||
| Museo El Cemí | ||||
| Museo Histórico Ramón Rivera Bermúdez | ||||
| Museo Olímpico de Puerto Rico | ||||
| Plaza-Museo de los Fundadores Profesora Gisella Ocasio Rentas |
Libraries in Palmarejo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Barrancas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Clemencia Philemon Viuda de Godreau | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Víctor M. Pons Gil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibloteca Maestra Daisy Muñoz Rodríguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cibernético de Aibonito Dra. Irene Fernández Aponte | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Tecnológico La Plata Benigna Rivera Rosario | 0.0 | |||||
| Guayama Branch Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palmarejo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Plaza Publica | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 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; | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | 06/19/2015 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 | ||
| Plaza de Mercado de Cayey | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Salinas |
Stadiums & Teams in Palmarejo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Palmarejo
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| AES PUERTO RICO, LP | CARRETERA #3, KM. 142 | GUAYAMA MUNICIPIO |
Airports Near Palmarejo
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | Large Airport |
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | SIG | Medium Airport |
| José Aponte de la Torre Airport | NRR | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Adjuntas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cocal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuylers Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dr Hermenegildo Ortiz Quinones Airport | HUC | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Labadle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lajas Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Patillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Palmarejo?
Palmarejo has a population of 1,087 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 1,842 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Palmarejo?
Palmarejo 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.