Bajadero
Census-designated place in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico

Bajadero is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico, with 3,522 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Animas, 2.9 miles NE.
- 3,522residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 1,733 / sq mipopulation density
- 00616main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Bajadero
Bajadero is a community in the municipality of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3,710. Three barrios border each other and each contains a section of the community. The Bajadero community in the barrio of Arenalejos had a population of 2,380 in 2010. The Bajadero community in the barrio of Carreras had a population of 64 in 2010 and the Bajadero community in the barrio of Domingo Ruíz had a population of 1,266 in 2010. There is a U.S. Post office in the community of Bajadero and its zip code is 00616.
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Living in Bajadero
- Median household income
- $22,361
- Median home value
- $99,100
- Median rent
- $695/mo
- Median age
- 43.9
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Bajadero had 3,522 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,522 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,733 per sq mi (669 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bajadero at a glance
| State | Puerto Rico (PR) |
|---|---|
| County | Arecibo Municipio |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,522 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.03 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.4204° N, 66.6720° W |
| ZIP codes | 00616, 00612 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 7204658 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bajadero
- Animas2.9 mi NE
- Sabana Hoyos4.2 mi E
- Arecibo4.8 mi NW
- La Alianza5.2 mi E
- Tiburones6.1 mi E
- Búfalo6.4 mi E
- Garrochales7.3 mi E
- Rafael González7.4 mi W
- Corcovado7.5 mi W
- Imbéry7.7 mi E
- Pajonal8.0 mi E
- Rafael Capó8.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Bajadero
What county is Bajadero in?
Bajadero is in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Bajadero, PR?
3,522 people lived in Bajadero at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bajadero, PR?
The main ZIP code is 00616. Other ZIP codes: 00612.
What is the elevation of Bajadero?
82 feet (25 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bajadero?
Animas (2.9 mi), Sabana Hoyos (4.2 mi), Arecibo (4.8 mi), La Alianza (5.2 mi), Tiburones (6.1 mi).
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