San Juan Population 2026 capital
San Juan has a population of 418,140, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, located in San Juan. Roughly 13% of Puerto Rico's population lives here. San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico.
Population (city proper)
418,140
Rank in Puerto Rico
#1
Coordinates
18.47°N, 66.11°W
~7 m elevation · America/Puerto_Rico
Cities near San Juan
- Cataño28,093 people · ~3 km away
- Levittown29,785 people · ~8 km away
- Bayamón203,499 people · ~9 km away
- Guaynabo81,360 people · ~12 km away
- Candelaria17,631 people · ~13 km away
- Trujillo Alto75,243 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Juan?
San Juan has a population of 418,140 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Puerto Rico.
What region is San Juan in?
San Juan is located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Is San Juan the capital of Puerto Rico?
Yes, San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico.
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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