El Combate Puerto Rico Map

About El Combate, Puerto Rico

El Combate is a locality in Cabo Rojo County, Puerto Rico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 311. The population density is 272.9 people per km². El Combate is located at 17.9783°N, 67.2121°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

El Combate, a slender finger of land reaching into the Caribbean Sea, is a place where the air itself seems to hum with a salty, sun-drenched stillness. It lies 31.3 miles south of Aguadilla, PR (from Aguadilla, PR: bearing 187°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-south-west of Cabo Rojo. The landscape here is a study in coastal resilience: low, scrubby vegetation clings to sandy soil, punctuated by the occasional hardy palm or flamboyant tree whose crimson blossoms blaze against the azure sky. The gentle curve of the bay, its waters a shifting palette of turquoise and deep sapphire, laps at shores that vary from fine, pale sand to stretches of weathered coral. The very light here possesses a quality that softens edges, making the distant silhouette of the Cabo Rojo lighthouse appear almost painted onto the horizon, a sentinel watching over the quiet ebb and flow of this tranquil periphery. The history of El Combate is intrinsically tied to its strategic position, a natural harbor that has witnessed centuries of maritime comings and goings, its name echoing a past of skirmishes and defenses. Today, its economy breathes with the rhythm of the sea, primarily driven by small-scale fishing operations and the burgeoning tourism that appreciates the unspoiled beauty of its beaches and the vibrant underwater life of its surrounding waters. The nearby Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de Cabo Rojo, a sanctuary encompassing salt flats and mangrove forests, speaks to a dedication to preserving the ecological character that makes El Combate so distinct. Local traditions, passed down through generations, are often celebrated with simple gatherings, the aroma of freshly grilled fish mingling with the ever-present scent of brine.

About This El Combate Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of El Combate, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 17.978298, -67.212124. 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 El Combate and Cabo Rojo County.

Detailed location data for El Combate includes the ZIP code (00622), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Cabo Rojo 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 El Combate is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.