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La Yuca

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Total population

257

Median home value

$90,700

42%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$27,174

La Yuca$27k
National$74k
Coordinates18.07°, -66.61°

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

As a small hamlet in Puerto Rico, United States, La Yuca occupies its own corner of the country. On the world map it falls within the Western Hemisphere, specifically at 18.073°, -66.608°. It is home to roughly 257 residents. Total area is recorded as a compact 0.2 km². Population density therefore averages about 1,285 per km², a dense urban fabric. The location receives about 1,905 kWh/m² of solar irradiance per year and sunshine for roughly 75% of daylight hours. The latitude suggests warm temperatures throughout the year with pronounced wet and dry seasons. Detailed open-data panels follow, covering demographics, climate, geography, wildlife and nearby settlements.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
62.4
Median home value
$90,700
Housing units
162
Poverty rate
26.1%
Unemployment
0%

Race & ethnicity

White
0%
Black
25.7%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
100%

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

Geography

Latitude
18.0727
Longitude
-66.6077
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

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

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
5.22
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,905

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Books about La Yuca

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Site
RIO CERRILLOS BLW LAGO CERRILLOS NR PONCE, PR
Distance
1.7 mi
Streamflow
4.3 cfs
Gage height
0.92 ft

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-09-26 12:15 UTC.

Events

Sources

  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • iNaturalist
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Open Library