Puerto Rico
Presidential democracy (unincorporated territory of the US)
Official:
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Local name:
Puerto Rico
Region:
Caribbean
Surface area:
8,870 km²
Capital:
San Juan
Geography
Puerto Rico is an island state in the Caribbean and is the smallest and easternmost country in the Greater Antilles. The land has a total area of 8,870 km² (3,425 mi²) and a total coastline of 501 km (311.3 mi). This land area is approximately 138% of the area of Delaware. Puerto Rico is thus the 26th smallest country in the Americas and ranked 171st in the world. An exceptionally high proportion of residents (94%) belongs to the urban population. Every ninth resident lives in San Juan alone.Puerto Rico is comparatively low at an average elevation of 261 meters above sea level. The island group consists of 143 islands. Puerto Rico has no direct neighbors. The distance between New York City and the Capital San Juan is about 2,590 km (1,609 mi).
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Current time in Puerto Rico:
The countrywide time in Puerto Rico is Atlantic Standard Time (AST), with no time difference to New York.
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Puerto Rico.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of -4 hours all over the year.
Sunrise + Sunset00:00
September 2024
The countrywide time in Puerto Rico is Atlantic Standard Time (AST), with no time difference to New York.
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Puerto Rico.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of -4 hours all over the year.
Population
Population:3,206,000
Population per km²:361.4
Life expectancy males:Ø 75.6 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 83.9 yearsBirth rate:
5.9 ‰Death rate:
11.0 ‰Males/Females:
47.1% : 52.9%Population pyramid
The currency in Puerto Rico is the US dollar (USD).
1 Dollar is divided into 100 Cents.
Status: 09/06/2024
1 Dollar is divided into 100 Cents.
Status: 09/06/2024
1 Euro = 1.11 Dollars
1 Dollar = 0.90 Euro
1 Dollar = 0.90 Euro
Climate in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, as in all equatorial countries, there is a tropical climate. Unlike in Europe or the USA, there is almost no difference between the seasons. The daylight hours vary little, and the temperature differences between summer and winter are also lower. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 29 and 32 degrees. In the colder months, and depending in the region, the temperature drops to 22 °C in a month's average.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official languages:
Spanish, English
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 94.3 % |
| English | 5.5 % |
| other | 0.2 % |
Economy
| GDP: | 117.90 bn $ |
| › Tourism receipts: | 2.80 bn $ |
| › Unemployment rate(ILOEST): | 5.96 % |
| › Corruption index: | 63 (moderate) |
With an average annual income of 25,240 USD Puerto Rico is one of the high-income countries.
Land use
| 96% Urban areas: | 8,511 km² |
| 22% Agricultural areas: | 1,977 km² |
| 56% Forest: | 4,964 km² |
Transport
| Roadways: | 26,862 km |
| Reg. vehicles: | 2,130,000 |
| › Airports: |
Most important cities
Population refers to the city proper, not metropolitan areas.
| City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan / Capital | Metro | 337,000 |
| Bayamón | Metro | 183,000 |
| Carolina | Metro | 153,000 |
| Ponce | South | 135,000 |
| Caguas | East | 127,000 |
| Guaynabo | Metro | 90,000 |
| Arecibo | North | 88,000 |
| Mayagüez | West | 79,000 |
| Trujillo Alto | Metro | 54,000 |
| Fajardo | East | 34,000 |
| Levittown | Metro | 30,000 |
| Vega Baja | North | 29,000 |
| Cataño | Metro | 28,000 |
| Barceloneta | North | 22,000 |
| Guayama | South | 22,000 |
| Humacao | East | 20,000 |
| Yauco | West | 20,000 |
| Adjuntas | Central | 19,000 |
| Cayey | Central | 18,000 |
| Manatí | North | 16,000 |
| Aguadilla | West | 16,000 |
| Río Grande | East | 13,000 |
| Dorado | North | 13,000 |
| Isabela | West | 13,000 |
| San Germán | West | 12,000 |
| Vega Alta | North | 12,000 |
| Coamo | South | 12,000 |
| Hormigueros | West | 12,000 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
Since 1929, the death penalty has been abolished in Puerto Rico, and since 1952, the Constitution has also clearly opposed it. However, since Puerto Rico is a non-incorporated territory of the United States, numerous U.S. federal laws apply in addition to its own constitution. While their applicability on Puerto Rican soil is heavily debated, the fact is that the U.S. Attorney's Office has imposed and also executed numerous sentences in Puerto Rico. In 2019 alone, there were 22 cases, according to Anmesty International.
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