Búfalo Puerto Rico Map

About Búfalo, Puerto Rico

Búfalo is a locality in Barceloneta County, Puerto Rico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 797. The population density is 458.8 people per km². Búfalo is located at 42.8869°N, 78.8789°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 41828.

Búfalo sprawls across a low-lying coastal plain where the land meets the sea, a place of sun-bleached structures and the constant murmur of the Atlantic. The air here, thick with the briny scent of salt and the sweet perfume of oleander, hangs heavy and languid, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of ochre and rose. Palm fronds rustle with a dry whisper, and the sounds of distant surf often blend with the occasional laughter of children or the low hum of a passing truck. The terrain is flat, a gentle expanse that seems to absorb the relentless tropical sun, giving the landscape a soft, diffused quality, as if viewed through a veil of heat. The history of Búfalo is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the sea and the fertile earth. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fishing grounds and arable land, established a modest existence here, their livelihoods shaped by the predictable rhythms of the tides and the seasons. For generations, the local economy has been sustained by a blend of small-scale fishing operations, tending to plots of plantains and mangoes, and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors. While no grand monuments mark its past, the character of Búfalo is etched in the weathered facades of its homes and the quiet resilience of its people, who carry a deep connection to this sun-drenched corner of the island.

About This Búfalo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Búfalo, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.8869, -78.87889. 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 Búfalo and Barceloneta County.

Detailed location data for Búfalo includes the ZIP code (41828), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Barceloneta County, and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Búfalo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.