Cataño Population 2026
Cataño has a population of 28,093, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, located in Cataño. Roughly 0.9% of Puerto Rico's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than San Juan, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,093
Rank in Puerto Rico
#13
Coordinates
18.44°N, 66.12°W
~3 m elevation · America/Puerto_Rico
Distance to capital (San Juan)
3 km
2 miles, straight line
Cities near Cataño
- San Juan418,140 people · ~3 km away
- Bayamón203,499 people · ~6 km away
- Levittown29,785 people · ~7 km away
- Guaynabo81,360 people · ~9 km away
- Candelaria17,631 people · ~10 km away
- Trujillo Alto75,243 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cataño?
Cataño has a population of 28,093 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Puerto Rico.
What region is Cataño in?
Cataño is located in Cataño, Puerto Rico.
Is Cataño the capital of Puerto Rico?
No, the capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan, about 3 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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