Animas Puerto Rico Map
Animas, Puerto Rico — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Animas, Arecibo County.
Interactive Map of Animas, Puerto Rico
| City | Animas |
| State | Puerto Rico (PR) |
| County | Arecibo |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) |
| Latitude | 18.445502 |
| Longitude | -66.634896 |
| Population | 1,314 |
| Density | 1722.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Animas, Puerto Rico
Animas is a locality in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,314. The population density is 1722.1 people per km². Animas is located at 18.4455°N, 66.6349°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.
Animas unfurls itself across rolling terrain where the verdant hills of Puerto Rico begin their graceful descent towards the shimmering Caribbean. It lies 5.6 miles east-south-east of Arecibo, PR (from Arecibo, PR: bearing 109°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west of Tierras Nuevas Poniente. The air here carries the scent of moist earth and the distant tang of salt, a constant reminder of the island's embrace. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, paints the landscape in broad strokes of emerald and gold, highlighting the dense foliage that cloaks the slopes. This is a place where life moves with a natural cadence, the rustle of palm fronds and the chirping of unseen insects forming a subtle symphony. Historically, Animas has been shaped by the fertile land and its proximity to the coast, its economy historically tied to agriculture, particularly the cultivation of sugarcane and, more recently, various tropical fruits. The legacy of these endeavors can still be seen in the weathered remnants of old farmhouses and the enduring connection many residents feel to the soil. While not a major tourist hub, Animas offers a glimpse into a more traditional Puerto Rican way of life, characterized by close-knit communities and a deep appreciation for the island's natural beauty. The quiet hum of daily life, punctuated by the calls of vendors and the laughter of children, defines the character of this enduring locality.
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About This Animas Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Animas, Puerto Rico with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Animas and Arecibo County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Animas is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Animas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
