Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico Map

About Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Cabo Rojo is a locality in Cabo Rojo County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,122. The population density is 1511.1 people per km². Cabo Rojo is located at 18.0866°N, 67.1457°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

Cabo Rojo unfurls along Puerto Rico's southwestern coast, a land shaped by the sun and sea. It lies 23.6 miles south of Aguadilla, PR (from Aguadilla, PR: bearing 179°T), and is situated 3.9 miles south-south-west of Hormigueros. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: arid scrubland, dotted with hardy cactus and resilient grasses, gives way to dramatic limestone cliffs that plunge into the turquoise expanse of the Caribbean. Salt flats, shimmering like a mirage under the relentless sun, stretch inland, their stark white surfaces a testament to the region's dry climate. The air itself carries a faint, briny tang, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long shadows that paint the landscape in hues of gold and amber, imbuing the rugged beauty with a profound, quiet majesty. The history of Cabo Rojo is etched into its salt-crusted shores and its enduring agricultural spirit. For centuries, the salt flats were a vital economic engine, their harvest a source of livelihood for generations who toiled under the punishing sun, their lives intrinsically tied to the ebb and flow of the tides. Today, while tourism has grown, particularly around the iconic lighthouse at Los Morrillos and the pristine beaches of Boquerón and Buyé, the legacy of salt production and agriculture, especially sugarcane and cattle ranching, still whispers through the open country. The distinct character of Cabo Rojo is a blend of its sun-baked resilience and a gentle, unhurried pace of life, where the rhythm of the day is still largely dictated by the sun’s arc and the sea’s whisper.

About This Cabo Rojo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 18.086626, -67.145735. 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 Cabo Rojo and Cabo Rojo County.

Detailed location data for Cabo Rojo includes the ZIP code (00623), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Cabo Rojo 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 Cabo Rojo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.