Arecibo Population 2026
Arecibo has a population of 87,754, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, located in Arecibo. Roughly 2.7% of Puerto Rico's population lives here. It is about 4.8× smaller than San Juan, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
87,754
Rank in Puerto Rico
#5
Coordinates
18.47°N, 66.72°W
~7 m elevation · America/Puerto_Rico
Distance to capital (San Juan)
64 km
40 miles, straight line
Cities near Arecibo
FAQ
What is the population of Arecibo?
Arecibo has a population of 87,754 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Puerto Rico.
What region is Arecibo in?
Arecibo is located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
Is Arecibo the capital of Puerto Rico?
No, the capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan, about 64 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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