Ceiba Puerto Rico Map

About Ceiba, Puerto Rico

Ceiba is a locality in Ceiba County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,942. The population density is 1832.8 people per km². Ceiba is located at 18.2641°N, 65.6485°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

Ceiba, a coastal municipality in Puerto Rico, unfolds onto the eastern edge of the island, where the land slopes gently towards the Atlantic's embrace. It lies 4.3 miles south of Fajardo, PR (from Fajardo, PR: bearing 177°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-south-east of Luquillo. The air here carries the persistent, salty tang of the sea, a constant companion that whispers through the palm fronds and rustles the broad leaves of the flamboyant trees. Rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of tropical foliage, provide a dramatic backdrop to the low-lying plains that fringe the coastline. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, paints the landscape in hues of molten gold and deep amber, casting long shadows that stretch across the fields and roads, lending a profound, almost sacred stillness to the scene. The terrain itself, a mosaic of fertile soil and coastal scrub, hints at both the bounty and the resilience of this place. Historically, Ceiba's identity has been shaped by its strategic position and the natural resources it commands. For decades, the presence of a United States naval base significantly influenced its economy and the rhythm of daily life, bringing a unique cultural blend and a period of considerable development. Though the base has since closed, its legacy is still felt in the infrastructure and the stories that linger in the community. Today, the economy of Ceiba is finding new anchors, with a growing emphasis on tourism drawn to its natural beauty and the allure of its beaches, alongside agricultural endeavors that continue to cultivate the island's rich earth. The waters off its coast, once a training ground for naval operations, now offer opportunities for fishing and recreation, with the nearby El Yunque National Forest providing a verdant sanctuary of biodiversity just a short distance inland, a constant reminder of the wild, untamed spirit that defines this corner of Puerto Rico.

About This Ceiba Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Ceiba includes the ZIP code (00735), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Ceiba 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 Ceiba is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.