Mayagüez Population 2026

Mayagüez has a population of 73,077, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, located in Mayagüez. Roughly 2.3% of Puerto Rico's population lives here. It is about 5.7× smaller than San Juan, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

73,077

Rank in Puerto Rico

Coordinates

18.20°N, 67.14°W

~21 m elevation · America/Puerto_Rico

Distance to capital (San Juan)

113 km

70 miles, straight line

Cities near Mayagüez

Aguadilla16,073 people · ~25 km away
Yauco20,295 people · ~36 km away
Arecibo87,754 people · ~54 km away
Ponce137,491 people · ~58 km away
Barceloneta22,322 people · ~69 km away
Manatí16,092 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mayagüez?

Mayagüez has a population of 73,077 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Puerto Rico.

What region is Mayagüez in?

Mayagüez is located in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

Is Mayagüez the capital of Puerto Rico?

No, the capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan, about 113 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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