Manatí Puerto Rico Map

About Manatí, Puerto Rico

Manatí is a locality in Manatí County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of 10,231. The population density is 1995.9 people per km². Manatí is located at 38.7946°N, 106.5348°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

Manatí, a coastal gem, unfolds under a sky that often holds the soft, diffused light of the tropics. The land here rolls gently, a verdant expanse where sugarcane fields once dominated, now interspersed with groves of mango and flamboyant trees that punctuate the landscape with bursts of scarlet and gold. The air, thick with the scent of salt and the sweet perfume of blossoms, carries the distant murmur of the Atlantic, a constant, soothing presence. Beyond the town, the coastline is a study in contrasts: stretches of golden sand kissed by turquoise waters give way to dramatic limestone cliffs that stand sentinel against the persistent caress of the sea. This terrain, so alive with the vibrant greens of its vegetation and the blues of its waters, feels as though it breathes with a slow, steady pulse. The history of Manatí is deeply entwined with its fertile soil, a legacy that began with indigenous settlements and flourished with the Spanish colonial era, primarily driven by the cultivation of sugar and tobacco. The echoes of this agricultural past still resonate in the character of the municipality, though its economy has diversified to embrace manufacturing and a growing tourism sector drawn to its beaches and natural reserves. One such treasure is the Cueva de los Indios, a cave that whispers tales of its earliest inhabitants, its stalactites and stalagmites catching the light in a way that suggests ages held captive in stone. The rhythm of life in Manatí is one of purposeful activity, yet it retains a certain unhurried grace, a reflection of a community that cherishes its heritage while looking toward the future, its days often painted with the warm, honeyed tones of a Caribbean sunset.

About This Manatí Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Manatí, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.794595, -106.534838. 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 Manatí and Manatí County.

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