Categories in Arecibo
Auto Accessories WholesalerAuto Machine ShopAuto Parts StoreBody repairCar Accessories StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicNew car dealersOil Change ServiceTire ShopAgricultural ProductionElectronics WholesalerHandicraftIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingMedical Equipment SupplierMetalworkingWholesalersBoutiqueChildren and baby clothingClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesMen's clothingShoe storesUniform StoreWomen's clothingMobile phone storesAmbulancesAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesClubCommunity CenterCourts of lawDistrict Government OfficeEvangelical ChurchGovernment OfficeLocal Government OfficeMethodist ChurchNon-Profit OrganizationPentecostal ChurchPost OfficeRecycling CenterReligionReligious Organization
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Arecibo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 361 | 15 years |
| Shopping | 165 | 19 years |
| Beauty salons | 160 | 13 years |
| Churches | 153 | 17 years |
| Health and medical | 150 | 16 years |
| Education | 148 | 27 years |
| Religion | 91 | 35 years |
| Corporate management | 87 | 23 years |
| Lawyers legal | 84 | 23 years |
| Car repair | 80 | 20 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 76 | 19 years |
| Travel and transportation | 72 | — |
| Other accommodation | 70 | — |
| Public administration | 68 | — |
| Physicians and surgeons | 66 | 38 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 65 | 21 years |
| Cafes | 63 | — |
| Clothing stores | 61 | 27 years |
| Electronics stores | 58 | 18 years |
Arecibo Facts
| Area | 41.6 km² |
| Population | 35,550 |
| Male Population | 16,628 (46.8%) |
| Female Population | 18,922 (53.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -1.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -22.3% |
| Median Age | 40.2 years (Male: 37.8, Female: 42.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $38,668 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Arecibo Pueblo, Hato Abajo, Animas, Dominguito, Higuillares |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.47245, -66.71573 |
| Zip Codes | 00612, 00613, 00614 |
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Arecibo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,950 | 42,841 | 45,737 | 43,309 | 35,550 | 34,867 | 34,153 |
| Population Density | 863.7 / km² | 1,029.2 / km² | 1,098.8 / km² | 1,040.5 / km² | 854.1 / km² | 837.6 / km² | 820.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridArecibo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 22.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | -1.1% | -17% | -22.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Arecibo Median Age
Median Age: 40.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | 40.2 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Arecibo Population Density
Population Density: 854 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | 35,550 | 41.6 km² | 854 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Arecibo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Arecibo
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Arecibo
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Arecibo
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Arecibo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $29,289 | $31,665 | $33,834 | $39,746 | $38,441 | $35,274 | $40,936 | $38,668 |
| Total GDP | $907M | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.5B | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.3B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Arecibo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | 582,483 tn | 16.38 tn | 13,993.6 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Arecibo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 582,483 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.38 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,993.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.6) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/27/18 | 3:43 AM | 3.21 | 7.4 km | 118,000 m | 5km NNE of Carrizales, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/18 | 9:31 PM | 3.08 | 15.7 km | 123,000 m | 6km NNW of Hatillo, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/18 | 2:39 PM | 3.03 | 16.4 km | 116,000 m | 0km SE of Garrochales, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/18 | 2:01 PM | 3.14 | 16.8 km | 76,000 m | 10km N of Hatillo, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/18 | 6:04 AM | 3.13 | 8.6 km | 76,000 m | 8km NNW of Arecibo, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/17 | 7:48 PM | 3 | 19.9 km | 110,000 m | 1km SE of Imbery, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/17 | 6:52 PM | 3.02 | 19.8 km | 76,000 m | 11km NNW of Hatillo, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/17 | 9:28 AM | 3.14 | 11.4 km | 93,000 m | 10km NNE of Hatillo, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/17 | 8:26 AM | 3 | 11.1 km | 77,000 m | 11km NE of Arecibo, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/17 | 9:16 PM | 3 | 15.8 km | 11,000 m | 13km NNW of Arecibo, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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