Bayamón Population 2026
Bayamón has a population of 203,499, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, located in Bayamón. Roughly 6.3% of Puerto Rico's population lives here. It is about 2.1× smaller than San Juan, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
203,499
Rank in Puerto Rico
#2
Coordinates
18.40°N, 66.16°W
~16 m elevation · America/Puerto_Rico
Distance to capital (San Juan)
9 km
6 miles, straight line
Cities near Bayamón
- Candelaria17,631 people · ~6 km away
- Cataño28,093 people · ~6 km away
- Levittown29,785 people · ~6 km away
- Guaynabo81,360 people · ~7 km away
- San Juan418,140 people · ~9 km away
- Trujillo Alto75,243 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bayamón?
Bayamón has a population of 203,499 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Puerto Rico.
What region is Bayamón in?
Bayamón is located in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
Is Bayamón the capital of Puerto Rico?
No, the capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan, about 9 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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