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Palmas, Puerto Rico
Arroyo · Puerto Rico
Palmas is a small town in Arroyo, Puerto Rico with a population of 2,829. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Palmas
Palmas is a barrio in the municipality of Arroyo, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3,789.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,829 |
| Population Density | 2,160 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.9872°, -66.0254° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Arroyo |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.0 inches (1,270 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Palmas
Palmas is a small town in Puerto Rico (Arroyo) with a population of 2,829. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9872°N, 66.0254°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 | 111 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE | Eruption + Earthquake | 6.1 m | 144 | 146 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 99 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 83 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in |
Palmas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Palmas
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Cayetano Sánchez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Joaquín Parrilla | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Palmas
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 Palmas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Cautiño Museum | ||||
| Casa del Trovador Luis Miranda Fernández "Pico de Oro" | ||||
| Casa Museo Antonio Roig Torrellas | ||||
| Centro Criollo de Ciencia y Tecnología del Caribe (C3Tec) | ||||
| Dr. Pío López Martínez | ||||
| Museo de Arte | ||||
| Museo de Arte e Historia Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos | ||||
| Museo de Artes Populares | ||||
| Museo de Caguas | ||||
| Museo del Deporte Aiboniteño | ||||
| Museo del Tabaco | ||||
| Museo Histórico Profesora Fe Leonor Borges | ||||
| Museo Olímpico de Puerto Rico | ||||
| Punta Tuna Lighthouse |
Libraries in Palmas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Barrancas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Carmen M. Díaz de Olano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Áurea M. Pérez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Yabucoa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Víctor M. Pons Gil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Virtual Dr. Rafael Marcano Blanco | 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 Palmas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Maercado 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 | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | Estacionamiento del Parque Angelita Lind | 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; | |||
| El Rey del Cruce | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Cayey | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Arroyo | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Humacao Wilfredo Cuadrado Sánchez "Tío Gui" | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Yabucoa Modesto Lebrón | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado Juan C. Velázquez |
Restaurants in Palmas
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Palmas
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Palmas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Palmas
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| AES PUERTO RICO, LP | CARRETERA #3, KM. 142 | GUAYAMA MUNICIPIO |
Airports Near Palmas
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | Large Airport |
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport | VQS | Medium Airport |
| Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport | CPX | 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 |
| Patillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palmas
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Pentecostal Mahanaim |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Puerto Rico
21 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Palmas
What is the population of Palmas?
Palmas has a population of 2,829 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 2,160 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Palmas?
Palmas 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 81°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.