Machuchal (Santurce)

Machuchal is one of the forty subbarrios of Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Machuchal
Subbarrio
Puerto Rico Highway 26 between Chícharo and Machuchal
Machuchal subbarrio
Coordinates: 18.4496660°N 66.0579550°W / 18.4496660; -66.0579550
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	San Juan
Barrio	Santurce
Area [1]
• Total	.05 sq mi (0.1 km2)
• Land	.05 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation [2]	10 ft (3 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,262
• Density	25,240/sq mi (9,750/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Demographics

In 2000, Machuchal had a population of 1,212.^[3]

In 2010, Machuchal had a population of 1,262 and a population density of 25,240 persons per square mile.^[1]

Cityscape

In 2020, residents complained that businesses flourish during the day but crime and vandalism make Machuchal a dangerous and unpleasant place at night.^[4]

See also

• Puerto Rico portal

• List of communities in Puerto Rico