La Pica Puerto Rico Map

About La Pica, Puerto Rico

La Pica is a locality in Camuy County, Puerto Rico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 357. The population density is 510.6 people per km². La Pica is located at 18.4649°N, 66.8649°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

La Pica rises from the coastal plains, a place where the land slopes gently towards the sea. It lies 9.8 miles west of Arecibo, PR (from Arecibo, PR: bearing 267°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east of Quebradillas. The air here carries the persistent scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the proximity to the churning Atlantic. Low-slung houses, painted in faded pastels and earth tones, huddle together along narrow roads, their corrugated metal roofs glinting under the relentless Caribbean sun. Patches of verdant, almost impossibly green vegetation cling to the terrain, a stark contrast to the dry, sun-baked soil that characterizes much of the region. The landscape itself feels ancient, worn smooth by centuries of wind and rain, a quiet testament to the enduring power of nature. The history of La Pica is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Puerto Rico, its economy historically anchored in the cultivation of sugarcane and, later, tobacco. While these industries have largely receded, the echoes of that past linger in the weathered barns and the stoic resilience of its people. The land, though perhaps less fertile than in generations past, still yields a modest harvest, and the local economy now finds its footing in a blend of small-scale farming and the burgeoning tourism that draws visitors to the island's western coast. The nearby limestone formations, a geological marvel, whisper tales of geological time, hinting at a deeper, more profound narrative than the daily ebb and flow of life in La Pica.

About This La Pica Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of La Pica, Puerto Rico with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 La Pica and Camuy County.

Detailed location data for La Pica includes the ZIP code (00627), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Camuy 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 La Pica is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.