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Gurabo Puerto Rico Map

Explore Gurabo, Puerto Rico, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Gurabo, Puerto Rico

How to Use This Gurabo, Puerto Rico Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Gurabo, Puerto Rico. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Puerto Rico or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Gurabo.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Gurabo
State	Puerto Rico (PR)
County	Gurabo County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico)

Latitude	18.254399
Longitude	-65.972942
Population	6,440
Density	2135.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	00778
Area Code	787, 939

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About Gurabo, Puerto Rico

Gurabo is a locality in Gurabo County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,440. The population density is 2135.4 people per km². Gurabo is located at 18.2544°N, 65.9729°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 00778.

Gurabo occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, life-giving flow of the Río Gurabo as it cuts through the interior terrain. It lies 5.2 miles east-northeast of Caguas, PR (from Caguas, PR: bearing 74°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south of Carolina.

The earth here rises into the rugged crests of the Chuchilla de Hato Nuevo, which dominates the horizon and dictates the movement of the local winds. Beyond these heights, the landscape shifts toward the dense, verdant expanse of El Yunque National Forest, providing a constant backdrop of deep green. Lower elevations are marked by the fertile basin of Quebrada Janer, where the soil holds the moisture of frequent inland rains. The atmosphere carries a heavy, humid clarity that sharpens the outline of the foliage at dusk. Twelve miles away, the quiet waters of Charco Azul remain a distant, distinct feature of the regional geography.

Historical records trace the origins of Gurabo to an agrarian foundation, where the cultivation of sugarcane once defined the rhythm of the local economy. Over time, the land transitioned from vast plantations to a diverse industrial base that now supports a modern professional workforce. The Plaza Municipal de Gurabo serves as the social axis of the area, anchoring the daily movement of residents who navigate the intersection of tradition and contemporary commerce. Economic life remains grounded in the persistent productivity of the valley, drawing strength from a legacy of hard-wrought labor. This history of industry ensures that Gurabo maintains a steady, internal momentum, independent of the pressures found in more crowded districts.

Cultural identity in Gurabo finds its expression in the vibrant public gatherings that periodically animate the center of the municipality. The Plaza Municipal de Gurabo acts as the primary stage for these local events, where the sound of regional music often carries across the square during the evening hours. Notable figures associated with the region include the renowned singer Wisin, whose influence reflects the creative energy that frequently emerges from this inland corridor. Academic institutions like the Universidad del Turabo contribute to the intellectual life of the population, fostering a standard of education that informs the local character. Daily life here is marked by a quiet, deliberate pace, where the connection to the immediate land remains a silent, guiding force for those who live and work within its borders.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Parque Mundo de los Niños (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 285° W
Unknown Local Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 020° N
El Yunque National Forest (National Forest) — 4.9 mi, 083° E · 29k acres
Luquillo Experimental Forest (Recreation Easement) — 4.9 mi, 083° E
Reserva Natural Sistema de Cuevas y Cavernas de Aguas Buenas (State Conservation Area) — 7.5 mi, 259° W
El Toro Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 7.9 mi, 082° E · 10k acres
Reserva Natural Torrecilla Alta (proposed) (State Conservation Area) — 10.9 mi, 016° N
Rio Icacos, Puerto Rico Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 12.0 mi, 078° E · 708 acres
Bosque Estatal de Piñones Natural Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 12.3 mi, 002° N
Rio De La Mina, Puerto Rico Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 12.4 mi, 076° E · 623 acres
Río Espíritu Santo Natural Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 13.4 mi, 049° NE
Vieques National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.6 mi, 110° E · 52k acres

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