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Río Cañas Abajo, Puerto Rico
Juana Díaz · Puerto Rico
Río Cañas Abajo is a small town in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,185. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Río Cañas Abajo
Río Cañas Abajo is a barrio in the municipality of Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 2,848.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,185 |
| Population Density | 3,591 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0383°, -66.4677° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Juana Díaz |
| 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 Río Cañas Abajo
Río Cañas Abajo is a small town in Puerto Rico (Juana Díaz) with a population of 1,185. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 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 | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,591/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0383°N, 66.4677°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 106 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 145 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 37 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in |
Río Cañas Abajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Río Cañas Abajo
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Tijeras | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carmen Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José A. González | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Río Cañas Abajo
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 Río Cañas Abajo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Museo Casa Natal de Luis Muñoz Rivera | ||||
| Camp Santiago Museum | ||||
| Casa Canales | ||||
| Casa de la Masacre de Ponce | ||||
| Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Tibes | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Ponce | ||||
| Museo de Bellas Artes | ||||
| Museo de la Historia de Ponce | ||||
| Museo de la masacre de Ponce | ||||
| Museo de Tibes | ||||
| Museo del Deporte Aiboniteño | ||||
| Museo El Cemí | ||||
| Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre | ||||
| Museo Histórico Ramón Rivera Bermúdez | ||||
| Museo Olímpico de Puerto Rico | ||||
| Parque de Bombas | ||||
| Plaza-Museo de los Fundadores Profesora Gisella Ocasio Rentas |
Libraries in Río Cañas Abajo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Adelina Coppin Alvarado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Encarnación Valdés | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal e Infantil Mariana Suárez de Longo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Clemencia Philemon Viuda de Godreau | 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 | |||||
| Inter-American University of Puerto Rico Ponce Campus Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Río Cañas Abajo
| 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 | 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 | 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 | ||
| Mercado Agrcola Natural de Ponce | 34 Calle Aurora | 03/21/2015 to 12/12/2015 | Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Plaza de Mercado Reina Isabel II | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Salinas |
Stadiums & Teams in Río Cañas Abajo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Río Cañas Abajo
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| CEMEX DE PUERTO RICO INC | PR-10 | PONCE |
Airports Near Río Cañas Abajo
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | Large Airport |
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | MAZ | Medium Airport |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | SIG | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Rafael Hernández International Airport | BQN | Medium Airport |
| Adjuntas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boqueron 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 |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Río Cañas Abajo?
Río Cañas Abajo has a population of 1,185 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 3,591 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Río Cañas Abajo?
Río Cañas Abajo 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.