Palma Sola Puerto Rico Map

About Palma Sola, Puerto Rico

Palma Sola is a locality in Villalba County, Puerto Rico, United States. Palma Sola is located at 18.0950°N, 66.4596°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

Palma Sola unfurls along a verdant stretch of Puerto Rico's southern coast, where the land gently slopes towards the Caribbean Sea. It lies 11.7 miles east-north-east of Ponce, PR (from Ponce, PR: bearing 60°T), and is situated 6.8 miles west of Coamo. Here, the air, thick with the scent of salt and blooming hibiscus, carries the murmur of distant waves. The terrain is a study in soft contours, rolling hills giving way to flatter coastal plains, all bathed in a perpetual, golden light that seems to soften the edges of the world as the sun begins its descent. Coconut palms, their fronds like feathered fans, sway in the steady trade winds, casting fleeting shadows across the rich, ochre-colored earth that speaks of fertile ground. It is a place of quietude, where the rhythm of nature dictates the pace of life, and the vibrant greens of the landscape offer a constant, soothing balm. The history of Palma Sola is as intertwined with the sea as its present-day economy. Once a place where small fishing vessels plied the waters and the scent of drying fish hung in the air, its heritage is deeply rooted in these maritime traditions. While agriculture, particularly sugarcane cultivation in earlier eras, played a significant role, the allure of the coast has always drawn its people. Today, the echo of that past is still palpable, though the economy has diversified. Tourism, drawn by the serene beauty and the promise of a slower pace, has become a vital thread. Small, family-run eateries offer a taste of authentic Puerto Rican flavors, and local artisans craft souvenirs that capture the essence of this coastal haven, each piece a small testament to the enduring spirit of Palma Sola.

About This Palma Sola Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palma Sola, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 18.094961, -66.459616. 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 Palma Sola and Villalba County.

Detailed location data for Palma Sola includes the ZIP code (00729), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Villalba 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 Palma Sola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.