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Palmarejo, Puerto Rico
Lajas · Puerto Rico
Palmarejo is a small town in Lajas, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,169. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Palmarejo
Palmarejo is a barrio in the municipality of Lajas, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3,750.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,169 |
| Population Density | 3,438 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0402°, -67.0769° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Lajas |
| 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 Palmarejo
Palmarejo is a small town in Puerto Rico (Lajas) with a population of 1,169. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 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 | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0402°N, 67.0769°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 | 74 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 30 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in |
Palmarejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (1.6").
Schools in Palmarejo
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela José Noriega | — | — | — | — |
| Universidad de Puerto Rico Estación | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Palmarejo
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 Palmarejo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Filiberto Ojeda Ríos | ||||
| Museo Amaury Veray Torregrosa | ||||
| 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 los Próceres | ||||
| Museo Galería | ||||
| Museo Pedro Juan Vargas Mercado |
Libraries in Palmarejo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Electrónica Felicita "Litty" Caro Ramos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca General | 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 Palmarejo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 de Añasco Alfonso Vélez Iturrino "El Fúa" | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado José del Carmen Alemañy | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado Lolita Montalvo Cordero |
Gas Stations in Palmarejo
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Palmarejo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palmarejo
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 Palmarejo
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Paris |
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What is the population of Palmarejo?
Palmarejo has a population of 1,169 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 3,438 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Palmarejo?
Palmarejo 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.