Cambalache Puerto Rico Map

About Cambalache, Puerto Rico

Cambalache is a locality in Canóvanas County, Puerto Rico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 575. The population density is 177.3 people per km². Cambalache is located at 18.3596°N, 65.8823°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

Cambalache rests in a verdant embrace, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of tropical foliage, descend towards the humid, salt-kissed air. It lies 5.1 miles east-south-east of Carolina, PR (from Carolina, PR: bearing 107°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east of Trujillo Alto. The land here is a rich tapestry of earth, thirsty for the frequent rains that feed the dense vegetation, creating a humid, almost breathless atmosphere. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in luminous shafts, illuminating the vibrant life that pulses through the undergrowth. The very air hums with the chirping of unseen insects and the distant call of birds, a constant symphony of the wild. The spirit of Cambalache is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its fertile soil. Historically, this land has yielded sugarcane, its stalks once rustling like a whispered promise of prosperity across the landscape. Today, the echoes of that past linger, though the economy has diversified, embracing the resilience and adaptability of its people. The close-knit character of Cambalache is evident in the easy camaraderie shared by its residents, a legacy of generations who have worked this land and navigated its challenges. The subtle scent of ripening fruit often hangs in the air, a sweet reminder of the enduring connection between the people and the generous earth that sustains them.

About This Cambalache Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cambalache, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 18.359601, -65.8823. 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 Cambalache and Canóvanas County.

Detailed location data for Cambalache includes the ZIP code (00729), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Canóvanas 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 Cambalache is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.