Las Ochenta Puerto Rico Map

About Las Ochenta, Puerto Rico

Las Ochenta is a locality in Salinas County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,060. The population density is 732.8 people per km². Las Ochenta is located at 17.9847°N, 66.3179°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

Las Ochenta unfolds across rolling hills that slope gently towards the Caribbean Sea, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald green from sugarcane fields and the deeper, more complex hues of tropical foliage. It lies 19.5 miles east of Ponce, PR (from Ponce, PR: bearing 95°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-south-east of Coamo. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil, mingled with the salt tang of the nearby ocean, a constant reminder of its coastal embrace. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, can be a dazzling, almost liquid gold, casting long shadows that stretch and distort the familiar shapes of the land. The character of Las Ochenta is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the vibrant colors of bougainvillea spill over weathered stone walls. This stretch of coastline in Salinas Municipality has witnessed centuries of cultivation, its economy historically tethered to the bounty of the land, particularly sugarcane, a legacy that still echoes in the occasional rusted machinery half-swallowed by vegetation. The fertile plains have long supported agricultural endeavors, fostering a strong connection between the people and the earth that sustains them. While modern development has brought new opportunities, the enduring spirit of Las Ochenta remains rooted in its agricultural past, a history that whispers in the rustling leaves of the palm trees and the contented lowing of cattle grazing in the distance. The local traditions are woven into the fabric of daily life, evident in the communal gatherings and the shared stories passed down through generations, a testament to the enduring identity of Las Ochenta.

About This Las Ochenta Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Las Ochenta, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 17.984688, -66.317946. 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 Las Ochenta and Salinas County.

Detailed location data for Las Ochenta includes the ZIP code (00751), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Salinas 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 Las Ochenta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.