Aguadilla Population 2026

Aguadilla has a population of 16,073, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, located in Aguadilla. Roughly 0.5% of Puerto Rico's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than San Juan, the country's biggest city.

Location of Aguadilla (capital San Juan shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

16,073

Rank in Puerto Rico

#21

Coordinates

18.43°N, 67.15°W

~7 m elevation · America/Puerto_Rico

Distance to capital (San Juan)

111 km

69 miles, straight line

Cities near Aguadilla

Mayagüez73,077 people · ~25 km away
Arecibo87,754 people · ~47 km away
Yauco20,295 people · ~54 km away
Barceloneta22,322 people · ~65 km away
Manatí16,092 people · ~70 km away
Ponce137,491 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Aguadilla?

Aguadilla has a population of 16,073 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Puerto Rico.

What region is Aguadilla in?

Aguadilla is located in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

Is Aguadilla the capital of Puerto Rico?

No, the capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan, about 111 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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