Cacao Puerto Rico Map

About Cacao, Puerto Rico

Cacao is a locality in Quebradillas County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,254. The population density is 520.9 people per km². Cacao is located at 18.4366°N, 66.9371°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

Cacao, a district of Quebradillas, breathes a damp, earthy perfume, a constant reminder of the verdant embrace that cradles it. It lies 14.2 miles east of Aguadilla, PR (from Aguadilla, PR: bearing 87°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-east of Isabela. The land here is a study in contrasts, a verdant tapestry of rolling hills that eventually surrender to the insistent murmur of the Atlantic. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent haze, casts a molten gold across the broad leaves of banana trees and the dense canopy of Poincianas, their vibrant blossoms like scattered embers against the deep green. Here, the air is thick with the scent of damp earth and the distant tang of salt, a sensory prelude to the rugged coast that lies just beyond the immediate, lush interior. The story of Cacao is inextricably linked to the rich soil that has sustained its people for generations, a legacy of agriculture that whispers of fertile valleys and diligent hands. While the island's economy has shifted, the spirit of cultivation remains, a quiet resilience evident in the small plots of land still yielding their bounty. The history of the region is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring practices of its inhabitants, a deep connection to the land that informs the unhurried rhythm of daily life. The legacy of cacao itself, once a significant crop, now gives its name to this place, a subtle echo of a sweeter, perhaps more gilded, past that still resonates in the very character of Cacao.

About This Cacao Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cacao, 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 Cacao and Quebradillas County.

Detailed location data for Cacao includes the ZIP code (00679), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Quebradillas 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 Cacao is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.