Fajardo metropolitan area

Map of Puerto Rico highlighting the Fajardo Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The Fajardo Metropolitan Statistical Area is 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 is the smallest metropolitan area (by population) in Puerto Rico.

Municipalities

A total of three municipalities (Spanish: municipios) are included as part of the Fajardo Metropolitan Statistical Area.^[2] They are:

• Ceiba
• Fajardo--Principal City
• Luquillo

Combined Statistical Area

The Fajardo Metropolitan Statistical Area is a component of the San Juan–Caguas–Fajardo Combined Statistical Area.

See also

• Puerto Rico census statistical areas

References

1. "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)" (CSV). 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
2. "Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses (OMB Bulletin 08 - 01)" (CSV). 2007 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2007-11-20. Retrieved 2008-11-10.