Coto Norte Puerto Rico Map

About Coto Norte, Puerto Rico

Coto Norte is a locality in Vega Baja County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,528. The population density is 772.5 people per km². Coto Norte is located at 18.4308°N, 66.4399°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 43078.

Coto Norte unfurls its sun-drenched landscape where the fertile plains of Vega Baja gently surrender to the warm embrace of the Atlantic. It lies 18.3 miles east of Arecibo, PR (from Arecibo, PR: bearing 99°T), and is situated 3.5 miles west-south-west of Vega Baja. The terrain here is a subtle undulation of emerald fields, punctuated by groves of flamboyant trees whose blossoms spill like crimson tears onto the dusty roads. The air, thick with the scent of salt and ripening mangoes, hums with the ceaseless buzz of cicadas, a constant, unseen orchestra accompanying the slow, deliberate rhythm of life. To the north, the distant whisper of waves promises the cool relief of the sea, a siren song that has drawn generations to this coastal fringe. This corner of Puerto Rico, Coto Norte, carries the indelible imprint of its agricultural past, a legacy still evident in the sprawling sugarcane fields that once defined its economy and continue to lend a verdant sweep to the horizon. The echoes of Spanish colonial influence mingle with the enduring spirit of its people, a blend that manifests in the vibrant colors of the homes and the easy laughter that spills from open doorways. While modern development has begun to weave its way into the fabric of the municipality, a deep-rooted connection to the land persists, evident in the small family farms that still coax sustenance from the rich soil, a testament to the enduring resilience of this place.

About This Coto Norte Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Coto Norte, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 18.43078, -66.439893. 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 Coto Norte and Vega Baja County.

Detailed location data for Coto Norte includes the ZIP code (43078), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Vega Baja 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 Coto Norte is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.