Fajardo, Puerto Rico

municipality in Puerto Rico

Fajardo (fah-HAHR-do) is a small city in eastern Puerto Rico. It is on the Atlantic Ocean, north of Ceiba and east of Luquillo. Fajardo has 7 wards and Fajardo Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city).

Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Aerial view of Fajardo's basin
Aerial view of Fajardo's basin
Flag of Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Nickname(s): 
"Los Cariduros", "La Metrópolis del Sol Naciente"
Anthem: "Fajardo que aquí en el oriente"
Location of Fajardo in Puerto Rico
Location of Fajardo in Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°19′33″N 65°39′09″W / 18.32583°N 65.65250°W / 18.32583; -65.65250
CountryUnited States
TerritoryPuerto Rico
Founded1772
Government
 • MayorHon. Aníbal Meléndez Rivera (NPP)
 • Senatorial dist.8 - Carolina
 • Representative dist.36
Area
 • Total60.41 sq mi (156.45 km2)
 • Land31 sq mi (81 km2)
 • Water29.13 sq mi (75.45 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total36,993
 • Density610/sq mi (240/km2)
DemonymFajardeños
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
Zip Code
00738, 00740
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