Barrio Palmas, Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico

Barrio Palmas is a barrio in Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico. About 3,023 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 3.86 sq mi (9.99 km²) of land and uses Atlantic Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Barrio Palmas in Puerto Rico
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,023 ± 726
Municipio
Arroyo Municipio
School district
Puerto Rico Department of Education
Land area
3.86 sq mi (9.99 km²)
Type
BarrioNo government of its own
Time zone
Atlantic TimeUTC-04:00
Median household income
$27,295 ± $8,614
Median home value
$110,300 ± $9,424
Water area
0.88 sq mi (2.29 km²)
State
Puerto Rico
Census code (GEOID)
7201558408
Coordinates (central point)
17.972060, -66.041945

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Census place in Barrio Palmas

  1. Palmas (comunidad)1,119 people

This place’s central point lies inside Barrio Palmas. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the barrio’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Arroyo Barrio-Pueblo1.5 mi southwest
  2. Barrio Ancones1.5 mi north
  3. Barrio Cacao Bajo, Patillas Municipio2.0 mi northeast
  4. Barrio Pitahaya2.7 mi northwest

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Barrio Palmas. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other barrios in Arroyo Municipio, largest first

  1. Barrio Guásimas4,773 people
  2. Barrio Ancones4,252 people
  3. Barrio Pitahaya1,628 people
  4. Barrio Yaurel879 people
  5. Arroyo Barrio-Pueblo786 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Arroyo Municipio for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Barrio Palmas

Longest day
13 hours 13 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
11 hours 3 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:47 AM around June 5
Latest sunrise
6:58 AM around January 19
Earliest sunset
5:46 PM around November 24
Latest sunset
7:03 PM around July 6

There is no daylight saving time here: clocks stay on Atlantic Standard Time all year, so sunrise and sunset never jump an hour.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 156:58 AM6:08 PM11 h 10 min
Feb 156:51 AM6:25 PM11 h 34 min
Mar 156:32 AM6:33 PM12 h 1 min
Apr 156:07 AM6:40 PM12 h 33 min
May 155:51 AM6:49 PM12 h 58 min
Jun 155:48 AM7:00 PM13 h 12 min
Jul 155:56 AM7:03 PM13 h 7 min
Aug 156:06 AM6:50 PM12 h 44 min
Sep 156:12 AM6:26 PM12 h 14 min
Oct 156:17 AM6:02 PM11 h 45 min
Nov 156:29 AM5:47 PM11 h 18 min
Dec 156:47 AM5:51 PM11 h 4 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A barrio line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Arroyo Municipio or the local office.

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