Caguas Population 2026
Caguas has a population of 86,804, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, located in Caguas. 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)
86,804
Rank in Puerto Rico
#6
Coordinates
18.23°N, 66.05°W
~65 m elevation · America/Puerto_Rico
Distance to capital (San Juan)
27 km
17 miles, straight line
Cities near Caguas
FAQ
What is the population of Caguas?
Caguas has a population of 86,804 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Puerto Rico.
What region is Caguas in?
Caguas is located in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
Is Caguas the capital of Puerto Rico?
No, the capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan, about 27 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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