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Rafael Capo, Puerto Rico

Hatillo · Puerto Rico

Rafael Capo is a small town in Hatillo, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,863. Elevation: 600 ft (183 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,863 Population 1,194/sq mi density
600 ft Elevation 183 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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People

Population1,863
Density1,194/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Population1,863
Population Density1,194 / sq mi
Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Coordinates18.4072°, -66.7821°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceHatillo
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 Rafael Capo

Rafael Capo is a small town in Puerto Rico (Hatillo) with a population of 1,863. The city sits at an elevation of 600 feet (183 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.

Rafael Capo 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 600 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

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density1,194/sq mi
Coordinates18.4072°N, 66.7821°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22,230 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 50 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 71 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 91 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 52 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 60 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 30 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 58 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 43 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 117 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 83 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 70 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 53 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 55 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 61 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 54 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 60 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 65 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 147 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 146 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 86 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 4 234 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 172 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 56 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 144 km
2017 Maria Category 5 19 km
2017 Irma Category 5 107 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 266 km
2011 Irene Category 1 46 km
2010 Earl Category 4 190 km
2008 Omar Category 3 253 km
2004 Frances Category 4 247 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 130 km
2000 Debby Category 1 89 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 217 km
1998 Georges Category 3 36 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 132 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 47 km
1995 Luis Category 4 271 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 123 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 87 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 54 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 50 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO (3,927 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAMPAMENTO SANTIAGO 3,927 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 68 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 75 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 67 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 85 km
2007 CARR 304 606 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
February 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 8.0 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in

Rafael Capo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Rafael Capo

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Superior Manuel Ruiz Gandía
Escuela Superior Padre Aníbal Reyes Belén
Escuela Luis Meléndez Rodríguez
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Radio Stations near Rafael Capo

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Echo 355 acustic, alternative MP3
Salseo Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Paraiso 92.9 FM christian, christmas music AAC+ 128 kbps
Isla Rock rock en espanol MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rafael Capo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Canales
Museo Casa del Pueblo
Museo de Arte e Historia de Arecibo "René Marqués García"
Museo de Lares
Museo del Tren
Museo El Cemí

Libraries in Rafael Capo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Carrizales0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Ángel Luis Maldonado Pérez "Negro"0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica Pajuil0.0
Biblioteca Electrónica San Antonio0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Ymaliz M. Molina Feliciano0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Urbana de Quebradillas0.0
Bibloteca de Cortés0.0
Centro de Recuersos para el Aprendizaje0.0
Public Library of Hatillo0.0

Farmers Markets in Rafael Capo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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
Pulguero de Arecibo

Restaurants in Rafael Capo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los Tacos de Kiko

Gas Stations in Rafael Capo

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Evolution Service Station
PR #531799821
Texaco
Ultra Top Fuel

Stadiums & Teams in Rafael Capo

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Superfund Sites Near Rafael Capo

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
PREPA - CAMBALACHE POWER STATIONPR-2 KM 73.5 ISLOTE WARDARECIBO

Airports Near Rafael Capo

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol AirportAREMedium Airport
Eugenio Maria De Hostos AirportMAZMedium Airport
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci AirportSIGMedium Airport
Mercedita International AirportPSEMedium Airport
Rafael Hernández International AirportBQNMedium Airport
Adjuntas AirportSmall Airport
Boqueron AirportSmall Airport
Cocal AirportSmall Airport
Cuylers AirportSmall Airport
Fort Allen AirportSmall Airport
Labadle AirportSmall Airport
Lajas AirparkSmall Airport
Santa Isabel AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rafael Capo

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alianza Cristiana y Misionera
glesia de Dios Pentecostal Bo. Campo Alegre
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Iglesia Bautista
Iglesia Carismática Puerta del Cielo
Iglesia Cristo Rey
Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Bo. Esperanza
Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal MI - Dominguito
Iglesia La Trompeta Final
Iglesia Metodista
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Esperanza
Parroquia Nuestra Señora De Guadelupe

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 Rafael Capo

What is the population of Rafael Capo?

Rafael Capo has a population of 1,863 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 1,194 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rafael Capo?

Rafael Capo 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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