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Caguas

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Updated Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Caguas month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Caguas are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 28–28°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), February the coldest (average low 21°C), and September the wettest (about 170 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.820.84710.8
February27.820.75510.8
March28.321.06110.9
April28.921.79611.4
May29.623.18611.6
June30.623.96011.9
July30.724.19611.7
August30.924.311511.1
September30.824.217010.5
October30.123.712510.0
November29.122.81229.7
December28.221.66010.5

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People and places shaping Caguas

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Research updated Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1775

    Caguas was officially founded on January 1, 1775, as San Sebastián del Piñal de Caguax, with the name later being shortened and modernized to its current form.

  2. Documented history · 1779

    The site of downtown Caguas and its central square dates to 1779.

  3. Documented history · 1820

    In 1820, the settlement was granted the title of Villa and it was granted city rights in 1894.

  4. Documented history · 1898

    Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became a territory of the United States.

Current public leadership

  • William Miranda Torres

    Mayor of Caguas (since 2010)

People associated with this place

  • Miguel Cotto

    Wikidata records Caguas as this person's place of birth. Puerto Rican boxer.

  • Francisco Lindor

    Wikidata records Caguas as this person's place of birth. Puerto Rican baseball player.

  • Alex Cora

    Wikidata records Caguas as this person's place of birth. Puerto Rican baseball player and manager.

  • Wilnelia Merced

    Wikidata records Caguas as this person's place of birth. Puerto Rican Miss World winner and model.

  • Margot Arce de Vázquez

    writer

Historical figures

  • Carlos Manuel Rodríguez Santiago

    Wikidata records Caguas as this historical figure's place of birth. Beatified Puerto Rican (1918-1963).

  • Herman Badillo

    Wikidata records Caguas as this historical figure's place of birth. Puerto Rican politician.

  • Pilar Marie Victoriá

    Wikidata records Caguas as this historical figure's place of birth. Puerto Rican volleyball player (1995–2024).

  • Concha Meléndez

    Wikidata records Caguas as this historical figure's place of birth. Puerto Rican writer.

  • José Gautier Benítez

    Wikidata records Caguas as this historical figure's place of birth. Puerto Rican writer (1848–1880).

Local business and employers

  • Dream's Arts Evolution

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Caguas. Custom merchandise and web design studio in Caguas, Puerto Rico.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Caguas, in brief

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02 · History

How Caguas took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Caguas

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Caguas

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Caguas

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Caguas

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Caguas

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08 · Questions

Questions about Caguas

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Frequently Asked Questions about Caguas

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Caguas located and what are its coordinates?

Caguas is situated in Puerto Rico at geographic coordinates 18.2341, -66.0485 with an elevation of 65 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Caguas?

Caguas has a recorded population of approximately 86,804 and observes the America/Puerto_Rico time zone (USD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Caguas?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Caguas include en-PR, es-PR, and the circulating currency is USD.

04 · Q&A

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