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Arecibo

City in Puerto Rico, United States

Overview

Arecibo is a coastal city on Puerto Rico's northern shore, known for its historical sites, lively street life, and proximity to stunning beaches. Once home to the famous Arecibo Observatory, it now entices travelers with its blend of colonial charm and natural attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
Outlying Area
Puerto Rico
Population
87,754
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
18.47°, -66.72°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,790
Local Cost
$1,130
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
60
English
55
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
25.4°C
Record High
32.8°C
Record Low
20.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1118 mm
Internet Speed
184 Mbps
Upload
134 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ARE
Distance
5 km

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Neighborhoods
7 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

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Extensión Dr. Manuel Zeno Gandía Residencial Antonio Marqués Arbona Residencial Bella Vista

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 7 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.

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