Guayabal Puerto Rico Map

About Guayabal, Puerto Rico

Guayabal is a locality in Juana Díaz County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,943. The population density is 1472.6 people per km². Guayabal is located at 18.0814°N, 66.5013°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

Guayabal unfurls under a sun that often feels like a benevolent, if insistent, hand. It lies 8.9 miles east-north-east of Ponce, PR (from Ponce, PR: bearing 57°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of Coamo. The land here is a study in contrasts, where the rolling hills, softened by centuries of cultivation and a gentle, humid air, begin their slow descent towards the shimmering Caribbean. Pockets of dense, emerald vegetation cling to the slopes, a vibrant counterpoint to the ochre blush of the drier earth, a testament to the persistent, life-giving tropical rains. The sky, a vast expanse of cerulean, frequently yields to dramatic, bruised clouds that promise a sudden, drenching downpour, only to break apart and reveal the blinding brilliance of the sun once more. The scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen blossoms hang in the air, a constant, subtle reminder of the fertile ground beneath. The history of Guayabal is a quiet hum beneath the daily routines of its inhabitants, a story whispered on the trade winds that sweep across the sugarcane fields, which once formed the backbone of its economy. Though the grand estates of yesteryear have largely faded, the spirit of that agricultural past lingers, now finding new expressions in diversified farming and the burgeoning tourism that whispers of coastal charm. The nearby shores offer a respite, a place where the relentless rhythm of the waves can soothe a weary soul, and the local fish markets, bursting with the day's catch, serve as a vibrant hub for the community, a place where laughter and commerce mingle easily. Guayabal itself remains a place where life unfolds at its own pace, unburdened by the frantic clamor of larger cities, a locality that cherishes its connection to the land and the sea.

About This Guayabal Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Guayabal, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 18.081351, -66.501283. 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 Guayabal and Juana Díaz County.

Detailed location data for Guayabal includes the ZIP code (00795), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Juana Díaz 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 Guayabal is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.