Cataño Puerto Rico Map

About Cataño, Puerto Rico

Cataño is a locality in Cataño County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of 22,467. The population density is 1819.1 people per km². Cataño is located at 38.7946°N, 106.5348°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 949.

Cataño unfurls its low-slung profile along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, a place where the sun bleeds gold across the Bahía de San Juan and the salt-laced air carries the distant hum of the metropolis. Its landscape is a tapestry of flatlands, interspersed with the practical geometry of urban development and the stubborn green of tropical flora pushing through pavement. The water is a constant presence, a shimmering expanse that defines the edges of Cataño and dictates the rhythm of its days, from the early morning boats heading out to sea to the evening glow reflecting off the bay. The character of Cataño is one of resilience, a working port community that has long been the industrious gateway to the island's capital. Historically, Cataño has been intrinsically linked to San Juan, serving as a vital point of commerce and connection since its early days. The fertile lands, now largely urbanized, once supported agriculture, a memory hinted at in the occasional stubborn mango tree persisting amidst concrete. Today, the local economy is driven by its strategic position as a shipping and ferry hub, a bustling nexus for goods and people moving between the mainland and the island's heart. The distinctive silhouette of the Bacardí Distillery, a landmark visible from across the bay, speaks to a legacy of industrial prowess and rum production that has become synonymous with the region. Life in Cataño moves with a purposeful, yet unhurried, cadence, a blend of the pragmatic demands of its port functions and the relaxed spirit of Caribbean coastal living.

About This Cataño Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cataño, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.794595, -106.534838. 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 Cataño and Cataño County.

Detailed location data for Cataño includes the ZIP code (949), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Cataño 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 Cataño is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.