Fajardo metropolitan area explained

The Fajardo Metropolitan Statistical Area was a United States Census Bureau defined Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in northeastern Puerto Rico. A July 1, 2009 Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 80,707, a 2.77% increase over the 2000 census figure of 78,533.^[1]

Fajardo has been the smallest metropolitan area (by population) in Puerto Rico. Prior to the 2020 United States census, its MSA status was dissolved. In 2023, its constituent municipalities were added to the San Juan–Bayamón–Caguas metropolitan statistical area.^[2]

Municipalities

A total of three municipalities (Spanish: municipios) were included as part of the Fajardo Metropolitan Statistical Area.^[3]

• Fajardo (Principal City) Pop: 32,124
• Luquillo Pop: 17,781
• Ceiba Pop: 11,307

Combined Statistical Area

The Fajardo Metropolitan Statistical Area was a component of the San Juan - Caguas - Fajardo Combined Statistical Area.

See also

• Puerto Rico census statistical areas

Notes and References

1. Web site: Table 3. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas in Puerto Rico: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-03) . . 2009 Population Estimates . United States Census Bureau, Population Division . 2010-03-23 . 2010-03-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100615175325/http://www.census.gov/popest/metro/tables/2009/CBSA-EST2009-03.csv . June 15, 2010 . dead .
2. Web site: Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses (OMB Bulletin 23-01) . . 2023-07-01 . 2024-03-05 .
3. Web site: Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses (OMB Bulletin 08 - 01) . . 2007-11-20 . 2008-11-10 .