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Rosa Sanchez, Puerto Rico

Yabucoa · Puerto Rico

Rosa Sanchez is a small town in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,221. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,221 Population 2,105/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
50.0 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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People

Population1,221
Density2,105/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population1,221
Population Density2,105 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates18.0616°, -65.9135°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvinceYabucoa
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation50.0 inches (1,270 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rosa Sanchez

Rosa Sanchez is a small town in Puerto Rico (Yabucoa) with a population of 1,221. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 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.

Rosa Sanchez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Puerto Rico avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,105/sq mi
Coordinates18.0616°N, 65.9135°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.00"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18,854 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 96 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 144 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 100 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 128 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 98 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 88 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 91 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 150 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 87 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 117 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 77 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 97 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 104 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 118 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 122 km
Aug 14, 2009 92 km N of Suárez, Puerto Rico M5.1 135 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico M5.0 105 km
Jan 7, 2020 7 km SE of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.0 82 km
Jan 25, 2020 1 km N of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.0 96 km
Jan 7, 2020 14 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.0 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 5 239 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 245 km
2022 Fiona Category 1 96 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 94 km
2017 Maria Category 5 7 km
2017 Irma Category 5 108 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 226 km
2011 Irene Category 1 16 km
2010 Earl Category 4 181 km
2008 Omar Category 4 157 km
2004 Frances Category 4 261 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 228 km
2000 Debby Category 1 98 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 137 km
1999 Jose Category 1 223 km
1998 Georges Category 3 13 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 113 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 81 km
1995 Luis Category 4 229 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 83 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 98 km
1868 VIRGIN ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m 86 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 96 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 144 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 38 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 38 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 32 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 43 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 26 km
2013 PUERTO NEGRO 631 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 4.2 in
February 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 7.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in

Rosa Sanchez has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Rosa Sanchez

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Marcos Sánchez
Escuela Catalina Morales (Quebradillas)
Escuela Rosa Sánchez Vargas
Escuela Superior Marcos Sánchez
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Radio Stations near Rosa Sanchez

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 Rosa Sanchez

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Cagüeño Dr. Emigdio "Millo" Buonomo Morales
Museo del Deporte de Gurabo
Museo del Tabaco
Museo Histórico Profesora Fe Leonor Borges
Punta Tuna Lighthouse

Libraries in Rosa Sanchez

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Barrancas0.0
Biblioteca Carmen M. Díaz de Olano0.0
Biblioteca Electronica Red Gigante II0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Áurea M. Pérez0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Yabucoa0.0
Biblioteca Pública José Emilio González0.0
Biblioteca Virtual Dr. Rafael Marcano Blanco0.0
Guayama Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rosa Sanchez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
COLMADO LABOY
El Maercado Familiar01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 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 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;
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 FamiliarEstacionamiento del Parque Angelita Lind01/01/2015 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;
El Rey del Cruce
PANADERIA LA FINCA
Plaza del Mercado de Arroyo
Plaza del Mercado de Humacao Wilfredo Cuadrado Sánchez "Tío Gui"
Plaza del Mercado de Naguabo
Plaza del Mercado de Yabucoa Modesto Lebrón
Plaza del Mercado Juan C. Velázquez

Stadiums & Teams in Rosa Sanchez

TeamLeagueDivision

Superfund Sites Near Rosa Sanchez

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
AES PUERTO RICO, LPCARRETERA #3, KM. 142GUAYAMA MUNICIPIO

Airports Near Rosa Sanchez

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luis Munoz Marin International AirportSJULarge Airport
Antonio Rivera Rodriguez AirportVQSMedium Airport
Benjamin Rivera Noriega AirportCPXMedium Airport
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci AirportSIGMedium Airport
José Aponte de la Torre AirportNRRMedium Airport
Mercedita International AirportPSEMedium Airport
Cocal AirportSmall Airport
Cuylers AirportSmall Airport
Dr Hermenegildo Ortiz Quinones AirportHUCSmall Airport
Fort Allen AirportSmall Airport
Patillas AirportSmall Airport
Santa Isabel AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rosa Sanchez

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Pentecostal Estrella de Jacob

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 Rosa Sanchez

What is the population of Rosa Sanchez?

Rosa Sanchez has a population of 1,221 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 2,105 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rosa Sanchez?

Rosa Sanchez 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.

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