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Galateo

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Total population

1,819

Median home value

$84,900

17.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$19,185

Galateo$19k
National$74k
Weather76°F · Isolated Rain Showers
Coordinates18.36°, -66.26°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Within Puerto Rico, United States, Galateo stands as a village. It is home to roughly 1,819 residents. Galateo maps to 18.364°, -66.262° — squarely within the tropical belt. That works out to roughly 1,070 residents per square kilometre — a densely built-up character. It covers a compact 1.7 km² of land area. Based on its tropical position, residents likely encounter warm temperatures throughout the year with pronounced wet and dry seasons. The remainder of this page draws on open public data to describe the area's demographics, climate, environment and nearby amenities.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
42.2
Median home value
$84,900
Housing units
888
Poverty rate
53.5%
Unemployment
11.7%

Race & ethnicity

White
29.4%
Black
6.7%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
100%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
18.3640
Longitude
-66.2618
Water area
0.00 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight
76°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Sunday
89°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday Night
76°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Monday
88°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Monday Night
75°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Tuesday
88°F
Isolated Rain Showers

Forecast for Galateo, PR from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
11
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
3
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • INT. BO. QUEBRADA ARENAS
    Elementary · TOA BAJA · 565 students · 12.8:1 ratio
  • NICOLAS SEVILLA
    High · TOA ALTA · 541 students · 11.3:1 ratio
  • ADELA ROLON FUENTES
    High · TOA ALTA · 524 students · 13.8:1 ratio
  • TOMAS MASO RIVERA MORALES
    High · TOA ALTA · 466 students · 9.5:1 ratio
  • ABELARDO DIAZ ALFARO (INT. PINAS)
    Middle · TOA ALTA · 356 students · 10.8:1 ratio
  • VIOLANTA JIMENEZ
    Elementary · TOA ALTA · 306 students · 9.3:1 ratio
  • MARIA C. OSORIO
    Elementary · TOA ALTA · 301 students · 10.8:1 ratio
  • MANUEL VELILLA
    Elementary · TOA ALTA · 298 students · 10.6:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Puerto Rico

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Geography & sun

Nearby airports

Public attention

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Site
RIO DE LA PLATA BLW LA PLATA DAMSITE, PR
Distance
2 mi
Streamflow
0 cfs
Gage height
6.81 ft

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-09-26 18:15 UTC.

Events

Sources

  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal