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Tallaboa Alta, Puerto Rico

Peñuelas · Puerto Rico

Tallaboa Alta is a small town in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico with a population of 2,243. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,243 Population 5,903/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
33.1 in Annual Rain
America / Puerto Rico Timezone

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About Tallaboa Alta

Tallaboa Alta

Tallaboa Alta Barrio is a barrio in the municipality of Peñuelas, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3,784.

People

Population2,243
Density5,903/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Population2,243
Population Density5,903 / sq mi
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Coordinates18.0511°, -66.7002°
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Country🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
State / ProvincePeñuelas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation33.1 inches (840 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tallaboa Alta

Tallaboa Alta is a small town in Puerto Rico (Peñuelas) with a population of 2,243. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 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.

Tallaboa Alta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°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 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Puerto Rico avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density5,903/sq mi
Coordinates18.0511°N, 66.7002°W
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below Puerto Rico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.00"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20,095 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 16 km
Jan 13, 2014 61 km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico M6.4 111 km
Sep 24, 2019 67 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M6.0 129 km
Jan 11, 2020 5 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.9 20 km
Jan 6, 2020 14 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.8 24 km
May 16, 2010 4 km E of Moca, Puerto Rico M5.8 55 km
Jan 7, 2020 0 km NW of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico M5.6 9 km
Jan 7, 2020 11 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.6 18 km
Dec 11, 2000 65 km N of Isabela, Puerto Rico M5.5 123 km
Feb 4, 2008 Puerto Rico region M5.5 111 km
May 2, 2020 6 km S of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico M5.4 13 km
Jul 3, 2020 9 km SSE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico M5.3 36 km
Aug 1, 1993 68 km SSE of Emajagua, Puerto Rico M5.3 127 km
Nov 23, 1992 28 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.3 91 km
Jan 15, 2020 Puerto Rico region M5.2 37 km
Jan 11, 2020 19 km S of Indios, Puerto Rico M5.2 27 km
Jan 10, 2020 4 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico M5.2 23 km
Mar 12, 2009 66 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico M5.1 119 km
Sep 24, 2019 59 km N of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.1 121 km
Jan 18, 1999 42 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.0 106 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 4 267 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 212 km
2022 Fiona Category 2 35 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 291 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 158 km
2017 Maria Category 5 40 km
2017 Irma Category 5 138 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 287 km
2011 Irene Category 1 69 km
2010 Earl Category 4 222 km
2008 Omar Category 4 219 km
2004 Frances Category 4 282 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 150 km
2000 Debby Category 1 123 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 178 km
1998 Georges Category 3 22 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 163 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 22 km
1995 Luis Category 4 287 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 142 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 89 km
2020 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 4 16 km
1918 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 70 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 46 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,896 45 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,888 52 km
2005 PISTA DE SALINAS CARR 3 1,137 41 km
2005 UNNAMED 725 61 km
2007 CARR 304 606 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
February 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in
June 76°F (25°C) 5.2 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
September 76°F (25°C) 9.8 in
October 76°F (24°C) 10.0 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in

Tallaboa Alta has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Tallaboa Alta

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Carmen Medina Anaya
Escuela Elemental Tallaboa Alta
Escuela Intermedia Tallaboa Alta
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Radio Stations near Tallaboa Alta

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 Tallaboa Alta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Canales
Casa de la Historia Ramón Rivera García "Bonyé"
Casa de la Masacre de Ponce
Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Tibes
Museo Amaury Veray Torregrosa
Museo Casa del Pueblo
Museo de Arqueología, Historia y Epigrafía de Guayanilla
Museo de Arte de Ponce
Museo de la Historia de Ponce
Museo de la masacre de Ponce
Museo de Lares
Museo de Tibes
Museo El Cemí
Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre
Museo Pedro Juan Vargas Mercado
Parque de Bombas

Libraries in Tallaboa Alta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Adelina Coppin Alvarado0.0
Biblioteca Encarnación Valdés0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Guayanilla0.0
Biblioteca Municipal e Infantil Mariana Suárez de Longo0.0
Centro de Recuersos para el Aprendizaje0.0
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico Ponce Campus Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tallaboa Alta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Mercado FamiliarFri: 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 FamiliarFri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Mercado Agrcola Natural de Ponce34 Calle Aurora03/21/2015 to 12/12/2015Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;YesVisit
Plaza de Mercado Reina Isabel II
Plaza del Mercado

Stadiums & Teams in Tallaboa Alta

TeamLeagueDivision

Superfund Sites Near Tallaboa Alta

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
CEMEX DE PUERTO RICO INCPR-10PONCE
ECOELECTRICA - COGENERATION PLANT AND LNG TERMINALPR-337 KM 3.7PENUELAS

Airports Near Tallaboa Alta

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luis Munoz Marin International AirportSJULarge Airport
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
Patillas AirportSmall Airport
Santa Isabel AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tallaboa Alta

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia La Milagrosa
Iglesia San Antonio

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 Tallaboa Alta

What is the population of Tallaboa Alta?

Tallaboa Alta has a population of 2,243 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 5,903 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tallaboa Alta?

Tallaboa Alta 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.

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