Puerto Rico — Country Facts & Profile
Caribbean, Americas
Home to 3,203,295 residents, Puerto Rico is a territory located in Caribbean. Its 8,870 km² of land are administered from San Juan. The national currency is the United States dollar ($ USD). The official languages are English and Spanish.
Fast Facts
Daily Life Indicators
Key indicators for visiting or living in Puerto Rico.
Economic Facts
Puerto Rico has a GDP per capita of $39,344, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Safety Ranking
Puerto Rico has a safety index of 56 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.
Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.
Territorial Overview
Puerto Rico is located in Caribbean at coordinates 18.25°N, 66.50°W. It has no land borders. Total land area: 8,870 km² (3,425 mi²). Population density: 361 people per km².
Civic Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Puerto Rico, including Hiram Bithorn Stadium with a capacity of 18,264 seats.
18,264 seats
Cities in the Puerto Rico Network
Federal & Local Divisions
San Juan
2 cities · 423,215 people
Largest: San Juan
Bayamón
1 cities · 203,499 people
Largest: Bayamón
Carolina
1 cities · 170,404 people
Largest: Carolina
Ponce
1 cities · 137,491 people
Largest: Ponce
Arecibo
1 cities · 87,754 people
Largest: Arecibo
Caguas
1 cities · 86,804 people
Largest: Caguas
Guaynabo
1 cities · 81,360 people
Largest: Guaynabo
Trujillo Alto
1 cities · 75,243 people
Largest: Trujillo Alto
Toa Baja
7 cities · 74,827 people
Largest: Levittown
Mayagüez
1 cities · 73,077 people
Largest: Mayagüez
Fajardo
1 cities · 32,124 people
Largest: Fajardo
Vega Baja
1 cities · 29,325 people
Largest: Vega Baja
Cataño
1 cities · 28,093 people
Largest: Cataño
Humacao
2 cities · 26,190 people
Largest: Humacao
Barceloneta
1 cities · 22,322 people
Largest: Barceloneta
Canóvanas
3 cities · 21,676 people
Largest: Canovanas
Guayama
1 cities · 21,575 people
Largest: Guayama
Yauco
1 cities · 20,295 people
Largest: Yauco
Dorado
2 cities · 19,573 people
Largest: Dorado
Vega Alta
2 cities · 18,612 people
Largest: Vega Alta
Cayey
1 cities · 18,494 people
Largest: Cayey
Cabo Rojo
2 cities · 17,005 people
Largest: Cabo Rojo
Manatí
1 cities · 16,092 people
Largest: Manatí
Aguadilla
1 cities · 16,073 people
Largest: Aguadilla
Toa Alta
2 cities · 13,949 people
Largest: Pájaros
Río Grande
1 cities · 13,467 people
Largest: Río Grande
Isabela
1 cities · 12,505 people
Largest: Isabela
Salinas
2 cities · 12,178 people
Largest: Salinas
San Germán
1 cities · 12,055 people
Largest: San Germán
Coamo
1 cities · 11,940 people
Largest: Coamo
Hormigueros
1 cities · 11,934 people
Largest: Hormigueros
Florida
2 cities · 11,624 people
Largest: Estancias de Florida
San Sebastián
1 cities · 11,590 people
Largest: San Sebastián
Corozal
1 cities · 11,297 people
Largest: Corozal
Utuado
1 cities · 9,844 people
Largest: Utuado
Juana Díaz
1 cities · 9,427 people
Largest: Juana Díaz
San Lorenzo
1 cities · 9,373 people
Largest: San Lorenzo
Vieques
1 cities · 9,301 people
Largest: Isabel Segunda
Guánica
1 cities · 9,224 people
Largest: Guánica
Gurabo
1 cities · 8,973 people
Largest: Gurabo
Sabana Grande
1 cities · 8,961 people
Largest: Sabana Grande
Aibonito
1 cities · 8,947 people
Largest: Aibonito
Juncos
1 cities · 8,905 people
Largest: Juncos
Luquillo
1 cities · 8,326 people
Largest: Luquillo
Arroyo
1 cities · 7,520 people
Largest: Arroyo
Santa Isabel
1 cities · 7,260 people
Largest: Santa Isabel
Lares
1 cities · 7,184 people
Largest: Lares
Yabucoa
1 cities · 6,952 people
Largest: Yabucoa
Peñuelas
1 cities · 6,847 people
Largest: Peñuelas
Las Piedras
1 cities · 6,655 people
Largest: Las Piedras
Ceiba
1 cities · 6,277 people
Largest: Ceiba
Añasco
1 cities · 6,136 people
Largest: Añasco
Hatillo
1 cities · 5,622 people
Largest: Hatillo
Quebradillas
1 cities · 5,620 people
Largest: Quebradillas
Lajas
1 cities · 5,255 people
Largest: Lajas
Guayanilla
1 cities · 5,213 people
Largest: Guayanilla
Adjuntas
1 cities · 5,080 people
Largest: Adjuntas
Cidra
1 cities · 5,067 people
Largest: Cidra
Moca
1 cities · 4,964 people
Largest: Moca
Comerío
1 cities · 4,649 people
Largest: Comerío
Naguabo
1 cities · 4,643 people
Largest: Naguabo
Aguas Buenas
1 cities · 4,576 people
Largest: Aguas Buenas
Villalba
1 cities · 4,555 people
Largest: Villalba
Loíza
1 cities · 4,311 people
Largest: Loíza
Patillas
1 cities · 4,247 people
Largest: Patillas
Camuy
1 cities · 4,240 people
Largest: Camuy
Aguada
1 cities · 4,040 people
Largest: Aguada
Jayuya
1 cities · 3,587 people
Largest: Jayuya
Ciales
1 cities · 3,256 people
Largest: Ciales
Barranquitas
1 cities · 3,021 people
Largest: Barranquitas
Morovis
1 cities · 2,414 people
Largest: Morovis
Maunabo
1 cities · 2,154 people
Largest: Maunabo
Naranjito
1 cities · 2,005 people
Largest: Naranjito
Rincón
1 cities · 1,499 people
Largest: Rincón
Culebra
1 cities · 1,486 people
Largest: Culebra
Maricao
1 cities · 1,172 people
Largest: Maricao
Las Marías
1 cities · 1,031 people
Largest: Las Marías
Orocovis
1 cities · 944 people
Largest: Orocovis
Frequently Asked Questions about Puerto Rico
- What is the capital of Puerto Rico?
- The capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan.
- What is the population of Puerto Rico?
- Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 3,203,295 people.
- What continent is Puerto Rico in?
- Puerto Rico is located in North America, in the Caribbean subregion.
- Where is Puerto Rico located?
- Puerto Rico is located in Caribbean, North America, at coordinates 18.3°N, 66.5°W.
- What currency does Puerto Rico use?
- Puerto Rico uses the United States dollar ($ USD).
- What is the capital and currency of Puerto Rico?
- The capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan and the currency is the United States dollar (USD).
- What languages are spoken in Puerto Rico?
- The official languages of Puerto Rico are English, Spanish.
- What is the area of Puerto Rico?
- Puerto Rico covers a total area of 8,870 km² (3,425 square miles).
- How large is Puerto Rico in square miles?
- Puerto Rico has a total area of approximately 3,425 square miles (8,870 km²).
- What is the population density of Puerto Rico?
- Puerto Rico has a population density of approximately 361 people per km².
- Is Puerto Rico an independent country?
- Puerto Rico is a territory or dependent region, not a fully independent sovereign state.
- Does Puerto Rico have any land borders?
- No, Puerto Rico has no land borders.
- What is the GDP per capita of Puerto Rico?
- The GDP per capita of Puerto Rico is approximately $39,344.
- Is Puerto Rico safe to visit?
- Puerto Rico is considered moderately safe, with a safety index of 56 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
- What is the country calling code for Puerto Rico?
- The international calling code for Puerto Rico is +1. To call Puerto Rico from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +1 and the local number.
- What time zone is Puerto Rico in?
- Puerto Rico operates on the UTC-04:00 time zone.
- What is the GNI per capita of Puerto Rico?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Puerto Rico is approximately $25,860 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Puerto Rico?
- The average internet speed in Puerto Rico is 182 Mbps, which is considered very fast by global standards.