Yauco Population 2026
Yauco has a population of 20,295, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, located in Yauco. Roughly 0.6% of Puerto Rico's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than San Juan, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,295
Rank in Puerto Rico
#17
Coordinates
18.03°N, 66.85°W
~40 m elevation · America/Puerto_Rico
Distance to capital (San Juan)
92 km
57 miles, straight line
Cities near Yauco
FAQ
What is the population of Yauco?
Yauco has a population of 20,295 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Puerto Rico.
What region is Yauco in?
Yauco is located in Yauco, Puerto Rico.
Is Yauco the capital of Puerto Rico?
No, the capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan, about 92 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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