Piedra Gorda Puerto Rico Map

About Piedra Gorda, Puerto Rico

Piedra Gorda is a locality in Camuy County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,166. The population density is 1251.8 people per km². Piedra Gorda is located at 18.4341°N, 66.8877°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

Piedra Gorda unfolds as a stretch of sun-baked earth, where the verdant hills of Puerto Rico slope with a quiet persistence towards the sea. It lies 11.6 miles west-south-west of Arecibo, PR (from Arecibo, PR: bearing 257°T), and is situated 4.3 miles south-east of Quebradillas. The air here, thick with the scent of salt and the faint perfume of ripening mangoes, hums with the low thrum of cicadas. Here, the land is not so much tamed as it is coaxed, its contours defined by the relentless artistry of wind and water. Small, brightly painted houses cling to the hillsides like tenacious blossoms, their corrugated tin roofs catching the fierce Caribbean sun and sending it back in shimmering waves. The terrain is a study in contrasts: rugged outcrops of ancient rock, the namesake 'fat stones' of Piedra Gorda, punctuate the gentler slopes, offering a stark reminder of the island's volcanic origins. The history of Piedra Gorda is etched into the very rhythm of its days, a slow unfolding tied to the bounty of the land and the sea. Generations have drawn sustenance from the surrounding waters, their livelihoods once anchored to the fishing fleets that still, in smaller numbers, ply the turquoise expanse. While agriculture, particularly the cultivation of sugarcane and then citrus, once dominated the local economy, a subtle shift has occurred, with a growing appreciation for the island's natural beauty drawing visitors and a quiet resilience shaping the lives of its inhabitants. The legacy of the Taino people, though often whispered, is a palpable undercurrent, a sense of deep connection to this land that predates written records. The evening light, a liquid gold that spills across the landscape, seems to carry the echoes of countless sunsets, each one a silent testament to the enduring spirit of Piedra Gorda.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Piedra Gorda, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 18.434113, -66.887677. 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 Piedra Gorda and Camuy County.

Detailed location data for Piedra Gorda includes the ZIP code (00628), 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 Piedra Gorda is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.