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Patillas

City in Puerto Rico, United States

Overview

Patillas, known as 'La Esmeralda del Sur,' is a small coastal town in southeastern Puerto Rico blessed with lush mountains and beautiful beaches. A tranquil destination, it offers visitors a blend of rural charm, local culture, and access to natural attractions. The town is ideal for those looking to relax, enjoy fresh seafood, and explore off-the-beaten-path Puerto Rico.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
Outlying Area
Puerto Rico
Population
15,985
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
18.01°, -66.02°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,340
Local Cost
$830
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
40
English
60
Temperature
25.5°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
24.0°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
18.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1121 mm
Internet Speed
152 Mbps
Upload
83 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
HUC
Distance
27 km

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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 41 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 2025-12-06.
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 - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-26.

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 55/100.

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