Arecibo
Census-designated place in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico
Arecibo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico, with 39,634 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Corcovado, 2.8 miles W.
- 39,634residents (2020 Census)
- 15.5 sq miland area · 40.2 km²
- 2,554 / sq mipopulation density
- 00612ZIP code
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Living in Arecibo
- Median household income
- $22,968
- Median home value
- $114,000
- Median rent
- $505/mo
- Median age
- 45.6
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Arecibo had 39,634 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 39,634 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,554 per sq mi (986 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Arecibo at a glance
| State | Puerto Rico (PR) |
|---|---|
| County | Arecibo Municipio |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 39,634 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.52 sq mi (40.2 km²) |
| Water area | 2.41 sq mi (6.25 km²) |
| Coordinates | 18.4547° N, 66.7353° W |
| ZIP code | 00612 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 7203368 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Arecibo
- Corcovado2.8 mi W
- Rafael González3.8 mi SW
- Carrizales3.9 mi NW
- Bajadero4.8 mi SE
- Rafael Capó5.4 mi SW
- Hatillo6.0 mi W
- Animas6.5 mi E
- Del Carmen7.5 mi W
- Camuy7.7 mi W
- Alianza7.9 mi W
- La Pica8.3 mi W
- Sabana Hoyos8.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Arecibo
What county is Arecibo in?
Arecibo is in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Arecibo, PR?
39,634 people lived in Arecibo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Arecibo, PR?
The ZIP code of Arecibo is 00612.
What towns are near Arecibo?
Corcovado (2.8 mi), Rafael González (3.8 mi), Carrizales (3.9 mi), Bajadero (4.8 mi), Rafael Capó (5.4 mi).
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