Corozal Puerto Rico Map
Explore Corozal, Puerto Rico, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Corozal, Puerto Rico
| City | Corozal |
| State | Puerto Rico (PR) |
| County | Corozal County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) |
| Latitude | 18.08024 |
| Longitude | -66.70573 |
| Population | 10,237 |
| Density | 1855.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 00624 |
| Area Code | 787, 939 |
About Corozal, Puerto Rico
Corozal is a locality in Corozal County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of 10,237. The population density is 1855.7 people per km². Corozal is located at 18.0802°N, 66.7057°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 00624.Corozal emerges from the verdant interior landscape where the moisture-heavy air clings to the skin like a warm, familiar shroud. It lies 8.3 miles west-southwest of Candelaria, PR (from Candelaria, PR: bearing 238°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-southeast of Vega Baja. The Río Corozal carves a steady, rhythmic path through the terrain, its waters reflecting the deep greens of the surrounding foliage as it moves toward the horizon. Four miles away, the Montañas de Corozal rise in a jagged, silent line against the sky, anchoring the perspective of those who walk these inland roads. The land here feels ancient and patient, marked by the deep, shadowed creases of Quebrada Jacinta that slice through the earth. At dusk, the light softens into a bruised purple, illuminating the quiet persistence of the topography that defines the daily life of Corozal.
Agriculture has long dictated the pulse of the local economy, with the soil yielding crops that have sustained families for generations. The legacy of tobacco and coffee production remains etched in the collective memory, even as the industrial landscape has shifted toward modern manufacturing and small-scale enterprise. Corozal maintains a steady, industrious character, where the labor of the day is often measured by the sun’s slow descent behind the ridges. People here value a grounded approach to commerce, trading in goods that reflect the practical needs of a community far removed from the distractions of the coast. The rhythm of the work day is punctuated by the sounds of the valley, a persistent reminder of the land’s role as the primary provider for the people of Corozal.
Cultural life in Corozal finds its focus at the Parque Recreativo Xavier A. Agosto Fortis, where the residents gather to share space and observe the quiet transitions of the afternoon. The spirit of the region is celebrated through local festivities that honor the distinct heritage of the interior, often drawing visitors to witness the beauty of El Salto Grande nearby. While the pace remains deliberate, the influence of figures like the celebrated athlete Sixto Escobar, who hailed from this region, serves as a point of pride for those who understand the weight of local achievement. Landmarks are not merely structures here but are integrated into the daily flow of movement, connecting the people to their environment. Whether observing the water at the distant Represa de Comerío or participating in a community event, one feels the enduring strength of a culture that finds its purpose in the land itself.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Unknown Local Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 222° SW
- Ballpark (Local Park) — 2.1 mi, 210° SW
- Bosque Estatal de Monte Guilarte (State Resource Management Area) — 2.3 mi, 316° NW
- Bosque La Olimpia (State Resource Management Area) — 3.6 mi, 349° N
- Bosque Estatal de Guánica (State Conservation Area) — 6.8 mi, 183° S
- Reserva Natural Punta Cucharas (State Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 156° SE
- Bosque Estatal de Guánica Natural Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 10.7 mi, 227° SW
- Caja de Muertos Natural Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 15.5 mi, 144° SE
- Cavernas del Río Camuy (State Park) — 19.4 mi, 337° NW
- El Yunque National Forest (National Forest) — 24.2 mi, 027° NE · 29k acres
- Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.5 mi, 259° W · 540 acres
- Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.6 mi, 257° W · 5,583 acres
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About This Corozal Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Corozal, Puerto Rico. Coordinates: 18.08024, -66.70573. 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 Corozal includes the ZIP code (00624), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Corozal 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. |
