Arecibo Puerto Rico Map
Arecibo, 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 Arecibo, Arecibo County.
Interactive Map of Arecibo, Puerto Rico
| City | Arecibo |
| State | Puerto Rico (PR) |
| County | Arecibo |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) |
| Latitude | 18.472445 |
| Longitude | -66.715731 |
| Population | 128,203 |
| Density | 1001.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Arecibo is a locality in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico, United States. With a population of 128,203, Arecibo is a major urban centre in Puerto Rico. The population density is 1001.6 people per km². Arecibo is located at 18.4724°N, 66.7157°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 612.
Arecibo rests on the northern coast of Puerto Rico, a landscape shaped by the meeting of fertile river valleys and the vast expanse of the Atlantic. It lies 28.9 miles east of Aguadilla, PR (from Aguadilla, PR: bearing 84°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east of Hatillo. This municipality, historically a hub for agriculture, particularly sugarcane, developed along the banks of the Río Grande de Arecibo, its lifeblood for centuries, providing water for irrigation and a pathway for commerce. The fertile plains that stretch inland from the coastline have long supported diverse crops, contributing to the island's economic prosperity and feeding its people. The gentle, rolling terrain, kissed by warm, humid air, speaks of a land accustomed to the sun's persistent gaze and the refreshing kiss of ocean breezes. The cultural character of Arecibo is a vibrant blend of island traditions and influences from its rich past. Its people possess a spirited resilience, a characteristic often found in communities that have weathered historical shifts and embraced innovation. While the iconic Arecibo Observatory, a marvel of scientific endeavor, once dominated the skyline and drew global attention, its legacy continues to inspire. The spirit of discovery and intellectual curiosity lingers in the air, a subtle hum beneath the everyday rhythm of life. Arecibo’s beaches, where the turquoise waters meet golden sands, offer moments of quiet contemplation, reflecting the enduring beauty of this coastal gem.
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About This Arecibo Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Arecibo, 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 Arecibo and Arecibo County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Arecibo 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 Arecibo 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. |
