Manatí Population 2026
Manatí has a population of 16,092, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, located in Manatí. Roughly 0.5% of Puerto Rico's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than San Juan, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,092
Rank in Puerto Rico
#20
Coordinates
18.43°N, 66.49°W
~33 m elevation · America/Puerto_Rico
Distance to capital (San Juan)
41 km
25 miles, straight line
Cities near Manatí
- Barceloneta22,322 people · ~6 km away
- Vega Baja29,325 people · ~11 km away
- Arecibo87,754 people · ~24 km away
- Candelaria17,631 people · ~30 km away
- Levittown29,785 people · ~33 km away
- Bayamón203,499 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Manatí?
Manatí has a population of 16,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Puerto Rico.
What region is Manatí in?
Manatí is located in Manatí, Puerto Rico.
Is Manatí the capital of Puerto Rico?
No, the capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan, about 41 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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