Cayey Puerto Rico Map

About Cayey, Puerto Rico

Cayey is a locality in Cayey County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of 14,655. The population density is 2207.8 people per km². Cayey is located at 18.1119°N, 66.1660°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 736.

Cayey rises from the verdant embrace of Puerto Rico's central mountains, a place where emerald slopes meet a sky that often burns with the fierce clarity of the tropics. It lies 11.4 miles south-west of Caguas, PR (from Caguas, PR: bearing 222°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-west of Guayama. The air, even at midday, carries a damp coolness, a whisper of the dense foliage that cloaks the surrounding terrain. Jagged peaks, softened by a haze of humidity, form a constant backdrop to the town, their contours a testament to the earth's patient sculpting. Rivers, born from these heights, snake through the valleys, their waters a cool, clear murmur that is the constant soundtrack to life in Cayey. Sunlight here has a particular quality, filtering through the broad leaves of banana trees and mango groves, casting shifting mosaics of light and shadow on the red-tiled roofs and whitewashed walls. The history of Cayey is as deeply rooted as the ancient ceiba trees that dot its landscape, tracing its origins back to a time when the land was first claimed and cultivated. It became a vital hub for agriculture, particularly tobacco and coffee, whose cultivation shaped the contours of the hills and the fortunes of its people. The fertile soil, nourished by the frequent rains, continues to yield, though the economy has diversified, with manufacturing and a growing service sector now contributing to its livelihood. A notable landmark is the El Vigía hill, a vantage point offering panoramic views that have surely inspired generations, and the town itself pulsates with a gentle, unhurried rhythm, a stark contrast to the frenetic pace of coastal cities. The spirit of Cayey, etched into its traditions and the warmth of its residents, is a quiet strength, a resilience born from its mountainous heart.

About This Cayey Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cayey, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 18.111905, -66.166. 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 Cayey and Cayey County.

Detailed location data for Cayey includes the ZIP code (736), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Cayey 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 Cayey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.