Yauco metropolitan area explained

The Yauco Metropolitan Statistical Area was a United States Census Bureau defined metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in southwestern Puerto Rico. In 2023, this area was formally dissolved and three of its municipalities were added to the Ponce Metropolitan Statistical Area.^[1]

Municipalities

A total of four municipalities (Spanish; Castilian: municipios) were included as part of the Yauco Metropolitan Statistical Area.^[2]

• Yauco (Principal city) Pop: 34,172
• Peñuelas Pop: 20,399
• Guayanilla Pop: 17,784
• Guánica Pop: 13,787

Combined Statistical Area

The Yauco Metropolitan Statistical Area was a component of the Ponce - Yauco - Coamo Combined Statistical Area.

See also

• Puerto Rico census statistical areas

Notes and References

1. Web site: Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses (OMB Bulletin 23-01) . . 2023-07-01 . 2024-03-05 .
2. Web site: Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses (OMB Bulletin 08 - 01) . . 2007-11-20 . 2008-11-10.