Central region · Puerto Rico
Naranjito
~15 mi from San JuanInland
Naranjito is an inland town in Puerto Rico’s central region, about 15 miles from San Juan. It lies south of Toa Alta, north of Barranquitas and Comerío, east of Corozal, and west of Bayamón. The town is spread over 7 barrios plus Naranjito Pueblo, and covers 27 square miles, which ranks 62nd largest of the 78 towns.
Naranjito was founded in 1824 and has 29,310 residents (Census estimate, 2020–2024). It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area, which ties it to the San Juan region despite its inland setting. Caldosos is a nightlife spot in town.
For visitors
Naranjito is about 15 miles from San Juan, and visitors can stop at Caldosos for a night out.
- Hiking
- Nightlife
- Fiestas patronales
For living hereResidents live in a town of about 29,000 people that belongs to the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo metropolitan area, roughly 15 miles from San Juan.Living in Naranjito: rent, commute, schools & safety
At a glance
- Region
- Central
- Setting
- Inland
- Distance
- ~15 mi from San Juan
- Population
- 29,310 (Census estimate, 2020–2024)
- Founded
- 1824
- Median rent
- $488/mo
- Median income
- $22,156/yr
- Area
- 27.4 sq mi (71.0 km²)
- Fiestas patronales
- Saint Michael the Archangel · September 29
- Guide spots
- 1
- Stories, last 30 days
- 6
- Water & power
- Water by sector · Power outages
- Living here
- Rent, commute, schools & safety
Right now in Naranjito
Road closures in Naranjito
No closures reported in Naranjito as of 1:08 PM AST on Thu, Nov 12.
Water rationing in Naranjito
Yes, in parts of Naranjito. The rationing plan of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) for the Cedro Arriba plant has been in effect since Oct 2; the town’s sectors are in Zone C (7 sectors) and Zone D (8 sectors). Naranjito’s sectors and schedule
Power outages in Naranjito
1 sector out on LUMA’s morning reading of Nov 12, among the 7 towns with the most interruptions. Naranjito was on that list on one of the last 7 mornings. Outages right now, town by town
News from Naranjito
Latest stories
Caguas Neighborhood Naranjito Holds First Festival del Naranjo
Naranjito Opens the Christmas Season with Two Days of Music, Food and Tradition
Free Workshop to Help Small Businesses Will Be Held in Naranjito on November 3
Naranjito Restaurant Jokes About Higher Power Bills with List of "extra charges"
18-Foot Reticulated Python Captured in Naranjito, Longest Recorded in Puerto Rico
Things to do in Naranjito
Nightlife & Music
Caldosos
Caldosos is a pub in Naranjito that draws a lively late-night crowd. It functions as a nightlife venue in the Central region, serving drinks and hosting patrons after dark rather than operating as a daytime restaurant or cafe.
Events coming up in Naranjito
Fiestas Patronales
Naranjito Christmas Celebration, November 21
Community
202nd anniversary of Naranjito's founding, November 22
Outdoors and sports
On the water near Naranjito
Marinas, surf breaks, dive sites, wind spots and paddling in Naranjito or within 12 mi of the town center, as the crow flies.
- Diving
- Cerro GordoDive site, 0–33 ft · 9 mi away
Trails in and near Naranjito
No trail we list starts in Naranjito. The nearest four are within 14 mi of the town center, as the crow flies.
- In Bayamón, 9 mi awayPaseo Lineal Río BayamónModerate 5.2 mi each way, 4 h 10 min to 6 h 15 minBayamón River linear parkWalk in, no bookingCommunity-mapped
- In Barranquitas, 10 mi awayCañón San CristóbalModerate 1.5 mi each way, 1 h 25 min to 2 h 5 minSan Cristóbal CanyonWalk in, no booking (canyon floor: guided tour or permit)Community-mappedWaterfall, seen from above: Cascada El Ancón
- In Cataño, 13 mi awayMalecón de CatañoEasy 1.9 mi each way, 1 h 30 min to 2 h 15 minCataño waterfrontWalk in, no bookingCommunity-mapped
- In Caguas, 14 mi awayAltos de San LuisModerate 0.3 mi each way, 20 to 30 minSan Luis heightsNot confirmed: ask firstCommunity-mapped
Sports in Naranjito
Local results
Bills and recovery money
Bills about Naranjito
- RCC 293Naming school field after José CorretjerPassed a chamber, Nov 2
- RCC 328Naming a Highway Segment after José Antonio Cátala BerríosPassed a chamber, Nov 2
- RCC 396Name Highway PR-809 After Héctor Hernán López RodríguezPassed a chamber, Oct 13
Recovery money in Naranjito
$151 million committed by FEMA to 275 projects filed under Naranjito since 2001: $5,162 per resident, 17th of 78 towns.
Every project located in Naranjito, the island-wide agencies’ included
41% paid out: Puerto Rico's Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), which pays out the federal disaster recovery money, has paid $74.4 million of the $182 million committed.
41%34.9% paid out on the town government’s own rebuilding: $41.8 million of $120 million, the projects it runs itself, as of Oct 14, 2026. Our FEMA story charts this figure for every town.
34.9%- Debris removalDebris removal$13.1 million
- BO. CEDRO ARRIBA (Site 1/2/3)Roads and bridges$5.5 million
- FIONA/MARIA/earthquake: Recreational Complex Gelito Ortega / COMPLEJO DEPORTIVOParks and other$5.3 million
The town government’s largest projects in implementation, and what has been paid
- Debris removal$13.1M of $13.1M100%
- Earthquake, Municipality Road and Shoulder / Carr. 811 Interior, Camino los Pelusas, Bo. Cedro Abajo$2.7M of $4.7M57%
- Camino Los Lozadas$2.8M of $3.2M88%
Every town and the island-wide agencies
FEMA Public Assistance data, as of Nov 11, 2026. Obligated by FEMA: committed to the project and drawn as the work is done. Paid out: COR3’s transparency portal, as of Nov 4, 2026.
Living in Naranjito
Crime in Naranjito
16 violent crimes and 0 homicides reported to the Puerto Rico Police Bureau (PRPD) in Naranjito, January 1 – September 30, 2026; in 2025, 10.6 violent crimes per 10,000 people, in the lowest fifth of towns.
- Homicides
- 0 YTD
- Violent crimes
- 16 YTD
- All serious crimes
- 56 YTD
- Violent crimes per 10,000 people (2025)
- 10.6
Flood zones in Naranjito
FEMA’s flood map sets who must carry flood insurance, street by street. Check an address in Naranjito
Phone alerts for Naranjito
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