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Yauco, Puerto Rico
Yauco · Puerto Rico
Yauco is a small city in Yauco, Puerto Rico with a population of 20,295. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 20,295 |
| Population Density | 243 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0350°, -66.8499° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Yauco |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Yauco
Yauco is a small city in Puerto Rico (Yauco) with a population of 20,295. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 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.
Climate in Yauco
Yauco has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.4°C), the coldest is Feb (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 879 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 83.5 sq mi (216.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0350°N, 66.8499°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 82 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 10 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in |
Yauco has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Yauco
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Número Cinco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Onofre Torres | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Ocupacional Y Técnica De Yauco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Teresa Semidei Rodríguez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santiago Negroni | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Catalina (Ana Catalina) | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rafael Martínez Nadal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Profesora Luiza Monsegur Vélez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Patria Pérez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Luis Muñoz Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ernesto Ramos Antonini | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Elvira Vicente | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Arturo Lluberas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Almácigo Bajo I. Y Bajo II | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Quebradas Dos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Quebradas Uno | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Aguas Blancas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Número Cuatro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Número Tres | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Número Tres | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Numero Dos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Número Dos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Número Uno | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Número Uno | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Almacigo Alto Número Uno | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Jaime Castañer | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jácana | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Diego Hernández | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Consejo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Consejo Abajo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Caimito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Arturo Lluberas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yauco
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 Yauco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Alfredo Ramírez de Arellano | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Ponce | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso de la Capilla del Antiguo Convento de Porta Coeli | ||||
| Museo de la Farmacia | ||||
| Museo de la Historia de Ponce | ||||
| Museo de la Historia de San German | ||||
| Museo de la masacre de Ponce | ||||
| Museo de Tibes | ||||
| Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre | ||||
| Museo Galería | ||||
| Museo Pedro Juan Vargas Mercado | ||||
| Parque de Bombas |
Libraries in Yauco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Adelina Coppin Alvarado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Encarnación Valdés | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Guayanilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal e Infantil Mariana Suárez de Longo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pura Platti González | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Recuersos para el Aprendizaje | 0.0 | |||||
| Juan Cancio Ortiz | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yauco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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 | ||
| Gran Pulguero de Sabana Grande | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado José del Carmen Alemañy |
Restaurants in Yauco
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Yauco
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Yauco
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Yauco
5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yauco
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yauco
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yauco
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yauco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Yauco
2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| CEMEX DE PUERTO RICO INC | PR-10 | PONCE |
| ECOELECTRICA - COGENERATION PLANT AND LNG TERMINAL | PR-337 KM 3.7 | PENUELAS |
Airports Near Yauco
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | MAZ | 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 |
| Fort Allen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Labadle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lajas Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yauco
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| United States Postal Service | |
| United States Postal Service |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yauco
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M.I. Yauco Pueblo | |
| Iglesia El Paraíso | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario | |
| Primera Iglesia Bautista de Yauco |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Puerto Rico
21 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yauco
What is the population of Yauco?
Yauco has a population of 20,295 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 243 people per square mile, spread across 83.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yauco?
Yauco 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.