Fajardo, 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
Municipality
Aerial view of Fajardo's basin
Nickname(s): 
"Los Cariduros", "La Metrópolis del Sol Naciente"
Anthem: "Fajardo que aquí en el oriente"
Location of Fajardo in Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°19′33″N 65°39′09″W
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)
Demonym(s)Fajardeños
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
Zip Code
00738, 00740

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