Fajardo Population 2026

Fajardo has a population of 32,124, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, located in Fajardo. Roughly 1.0% of Puerto Rico's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than San Juan, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,124

Rank in Puerto Rico

#10

Coordinates

18.33°N, 65.65°W

~10 m elevation · America/Puerto_Rico

Distance to capital (San Juan)

50 km

31 miles, straight line

Cities near Fajardo

Humacao20,387 people · ~27 km away
Carolina170,404 people · ~33 km away
Trujillo Alto75,243 people · ~38 km away
Caguas86,804 people · ~43 km away
Guaynabo81,360 people · ~49 km away
San Juan418,140 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Fajardo?

Fajardo has a population of 32,124 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Puerto Rico.

What region is Fajardo in?

Fajardo is located in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.

Is Fajardo the capital of Puerto Rico?

No, the capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan, about 50 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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