Palmarejo Puerto Rico Map

About Palmarejo, Puerto Rico

Palmarejo is a locality in Lajas County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,400. The population density is 956.2 people per km². Palmarejo is located at 18.0402°N, 67.0768°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 4024.

Palmarejo unfurls under a sky that often holds the soft, diffused light of the Caribbean, a place where the land slopes gently towards the shimmering expanse of the Caribbean Sea. It lies 27.2 miles south of Aguadilla, PR (from Aguadilla, PR: bearing 169°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-south-east of Hormigueros. The terrain here is a mosaic of low-lying plains and rolling hills, a verdant canvas painted with the deep greens of sugarcane fields and the scattered darker hues of tropical foliage. Winding roads, sometimes bordered by robust mango trees heavy with fruit or flamboyant trees ablaze with crimson blossoms, connect the scattered homes and small clusters of buildings. The air itself carries a humid warmth, thick with the scent of salt and the earthy aroma of damp soil after a brief, sun-drenched shower, a constant reminder of the proximity to the coast. This corner of Lajas Municipality, Palmarejo, draws its character from a history intertwined with agriculture and the sea. For generations, the fertile ground supported crops like sugarcane, a legacy that still whispers through the landscape, even as the local economy diversifies. The rhythm of life in Palmarejo is often dictated by the sun’s arc and the gentle lapping of nearby waters, a pace that allows for conversations that linger and a deep appreciation for the simple offerings of the land and sea. While not a bustling metropolis, Palmarejo possesses a quiet resilience, a place where the enduring spirit of its people is as palpable as the warm sand underfoot.

About This Palmarejo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palmarejo, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 18.04024, -67.076845. 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 Palmarejo and Lajas County.

Detailed location data for Palmarejo includes the ZIP code (00769), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Lajas 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 Palmarejo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.