Cidra Puerto Rico Map
Explore Cidra, Puerto Rico, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Cidra, Puerto Rico
| City | Cidra |
| State | Puerto Rico (PR) |
| County | Cidra County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) |
| Latitude | 18.175791 |
| Longitude | -66.161278 |
| Population | 5,819 |
| Density | 2050.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 00739 |
| Area Code | 787, 939 |
About Cidra, Puerto Rico
Cidra is a locality in Cidra County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,819. The population density is 2050.0 people per km². Cidra is located at 18.1758°N, 66.1613°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 00739.Cidra occupies a quiet, inland stretch of the central highlands where the landscape rises in emerald folds and deep, verdant creases. It lies 4.4 miles north of Cayey, PR (from Cayey, PR: bearing 4°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west-southwest of Caguas. The Río Arroyata carves a path through the terrain, its waters reflecting the heavy, humid clouds that often gather above the Quebrada La Catalina. To the east, the distant silhouettes of Monte Llano define the horizon, standing as a constant, silent sentinel over the valley floor. The air here holds a distinct, heavy moisture that clings to the skin, cooling only when the sun slips behind the western ridges. Within the local topography, the land maintains a rugged, unyielding character that discourages the frantic pace of the lowlands.
Cidra carries the weight of a long agricultural legacy, having once served as a primary producer of tobacco that fueled local livelihoods for generations. This history remains etched into the soil, though the economy has shifted toward manufacturing and light industry to sustain the contemporary population. Small-scale farming persists in the periphery, where traditional methods still dictate the rhythm of the harvest season. The transition from field work to factory labor has altered the daily movement of the people, yet the connection to the earth remains a vital, if quiet, thread in the social fabric. Prosperity in Cidra depends on this resilience, balancing the memory of the crop-dusted past with the demands of a modern, industrial present.
Cidra maintains a cultural character defined by a profound sense of local identity, often expressed through the lively gatherings at Parque La Milagrosa. Residents frequent the park to share stories as the light turns a soft, bruised purple at dusk, marking the end of another day. While the municipality is known for its serene interior life, it has produced notable figures such as the renowned musician and composer Angel "Lito" Peña, whose influence resonates through the island's artistic heritage. Those seeking the quietude of the natural world often look toward the distant wilderness, though the immediate surroundings offer plenty of space for reflection. Life in Cidra moves with a deliberate, steady cadence, unbothered by the clamor of the more crowded northern districts.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Parque La Milagrosa (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 258° W
- Unknown Local Park (Local Park) — 2.8 mi, 093° E
- Reserva Natural Sistema de Cuevas y Cavernas de Aguas Buenas (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 045° NE
- Bosque Estatal de Carite (State Resource Management Area) — 5.2 mi, 125° SE
- Área Natural Protegida Cañón Las Bocas (State Conservation Area) — 7.6 mi, 293° NW
- El Yunque National Forest (National Forest) — 8.2 mi, 182° S · 29k acres
- Bosque Estatal de Aguirre (Marine Protected Area) — 14.9 mi, 190° S
- Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 15.0 mi, 194° S
- Parque Nacional Punta Guilarte (State Park) — 15.1 mi, 178° S
- El Toro Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 21.2 mi, 072° E · 10k acres
- Rio Mameyes, Puerto Rico Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 26.8 mi, 073° E · 1,219 acres
- Vieques National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 38.5 mi, 096° E · 52k acres
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About This Cidra Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cidra, Puerto Rico. Coordinates: 18.175791, -66.161278. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Cidra includes the ZIP code (00739), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Cidra County, and school district assignment.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
