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Puerto Real, Puerto Rico

Cabo Rojo · Puerto Rico

Puerto Real is a small city in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico with a population of 6,166. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,166 Population 3,351/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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People

Population6,166
Density3,351/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population6,166
Population Density3,351 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates18.0750°, -67.1871°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceCabo Rojo
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,183 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto Real

Puerto Real is a small city in Puerto Rico (Cabo Rojo) with a population of 6,166. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 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.

Puerto Real has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Puerto Rico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density3,351/sq mi
Coordinates18.0750°N, 67.1871°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21,028 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 7, 2020 4 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico M6.4 42 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 115 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 112 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 38 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 38 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 123 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 45 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 120 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 135 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 44 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 53 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 110 km
Jun 11, 1996 129 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.5 148 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 113 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 51 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 144 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 27 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 74 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 50 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 282 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 203 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 12 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 275 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 200 km
2017 Maria Category 5 62 km
2017 Irma Category 5 161 km
2011 Irene Category 1 94 km
2010 Earl Category 4 244 km
2008 Omar Category 3 259 km
2004 Frances Category 4 293 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 104 km
2000 Debby Category 1 135 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 200 km
1998 Georges Category 3 24 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 187 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 26 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 178 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 141 km
1988 Gilbert Category 2 221 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 70 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 42 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 41 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 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 97 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 93 km
2007 CARR 304 606 19 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
March 76°F (25°C) 2.1 in
April 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in
May 80°F (26°C) 5.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
December 76°F (25°C) 2.1 in

Puerto Real has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Puerto Real

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Segunda Unidad Bo. Puerto Real
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Radio Stations near Puerto Real

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 Puerto Real

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Filiberto Ojeda Ríos
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

Libraries in Puerto Real

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Electrónica Felicita "Litty" Caro Ramos0.0
Biblioteca General0.0
Biblioteca Pura Platti González0.0
Juan Cancio Ortiz0.0
Mayaguez Branch Library0.0
Mayagüez Children Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Puerto Real

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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
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
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

Restaurants in Puerto Real

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brisas Del Mar
El Gatito
El Gato Negro
Perscaderia Caro Valle
Piñerio
Tino's

Gas Stations in Puerto Real

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total
Ultra Top Fuel

Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Real

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Puerto Real

10 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
Fort Allen AirportSmall Airport
Labadle AirportSmall Airport
Lajas AirparkSmall Airport
Mona AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Real

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla del Carmen

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 Puerto Real

What is the population of Puerto Real?

Puerto Real has a population of 6,166 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 3,351 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto Real?

Puerto Real 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.

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