Puerto Rico, by county
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What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
41 facilities
Frequently asked
How many prisons and jails are in Puerto Rico, United States?
The atlas lists 41 prisons, jails and detention centres in Puerto Rico, United States, including 33 state prisons and 4 juvenile facilities.
What is the largest prison in Puerto Rico, United States?
By the capacity recorded in its sources, Centro Detención Bayamón (1072) is the largest, with about 1,428 places.
How many police stations are in Puerto Rico, United States?
185 police units are listed for Puerto Rico, United States, all recorded as police departments.
How do I find out if someone is in jail in Puerto Rico, United States?
Call the county jail or use the sheriff's online inmate lookup. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.
Which county has the most facilities?
San Juan, with 2 prisons and jails and 19 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 36 entries of 41. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
What specialised facilities are there in Puerto Rico, United States?
The atlas lists 4 juvenile facilities here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Which town in Puerto Rico, United States has the most prisons?
Ponce has the most, with 10 places of detention in the atlas, out of 17 towns with at least one.
How is Puerto Rico, United States divided in the atlas?
The atlas files Puerto Rico, United States by county, following official administrative boundaries; 75 counties currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the county where it is located; San Juan is the largest by number of entries.