| Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2002 | |
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| Date | 26 september 2001 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | Isis Casalduc  Utuado |
The 47th Annual Miss Puerto Rico Universe competition was held in the fall of 2001 in Puerto Rico. Isis Casalduc won the pageant and represented Puerto Rico at Miss Universe 2002 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
| Placement | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2002 | |
| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2nd Runner-Up |
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| Top 5 | |
| Top 10 |
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