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Ponce Puerto Rico Map

Explore Ponce, Puerto Rico, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Ponce, Puerto Rico

How to Use This Ponce, Puerto Rico Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ponce, Puerto Rico. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Puerto Rico or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Ponce.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Ponce
State	Puerto Rico (PR)
County	Ponce County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico)

Latitude	18.011077
Longitude	-66.614062
Population	111,224
Density	1494.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	728
Area Code	787, 939

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About Ponce, Puerto Rico

Ponce is a locality in Ponce County, Puerto Rico, United States. With a population of 111,224, Ponce is a major urban centre in Puerto Rico. The population density is 1494.8 people per km². Ponce is located at 18.0111°N, 66.6141°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 728.

Ponce commands a distinctive position on the southern plains of Puerto Rico, where the heat of the sun seems to linger long after the shadows have lengthened across the pavement. It lies 15.6 miles east of Yauco, PR (from Yauco, PR: bearing 96°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west of Aguilita. The terrain here transitions from the coastal lowlands, where the salt air drifts in from the Bahia de Ponce, toward the rugged, rising shadows of the Cuchilla de Monte Llano standing six miles to the north. Water finds its way through the landscape via the Río Matilde, which cuts a quiet path toward the sea, while the nearby Quebrada del Agua basin carves a subtle depression into the earth. The light here has a sharp, clarifying quality, turning the dust of the afternoon into a fine gold haze that settles over the Gata Islets visible in the distance.

Spanish colonial influence defines the structural soul of Ponce, a place that grew from the efforts of settlers who recognized the potential of the fertile southern coast. The town radiates outward from the Plaza Las Delicias, a protected space that functions as the literal and figurative center of local life, where the architecture reflects a history of trade and agricultural prosperity. Over generations, the patterns of life in Ponce have been shaped by the interplay between the deep-water harbor and the ambition of those who established its grid of streets. It remains a place where the weight of the past is felt in the masonry of the older buildings, even as the modern world flows through the thoroughfares.

Economic vitality in Ponce draws from a blend of industrial activity, maritime commerce, and the intellectual output of institutions like the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. The infrastructure supports a steady movement of goods and people, linking the harbor to the inland regions, while the proximity to the Bosque Estatal de Guilarte and the more distant, tranquil waters of Lago El Guineo offers a respite from the bustle of the urban core. For those who enjoy walking, the Vereda Alcantarilla provides a connection to the natural environment just two miles from the center, reflecting the town's commitment to maintaining access to the outdoors. The rhythm of the work week is measured by the steady hum of commerce that keeps the local economy in motion.

Cultural life in Ponce centers on a deep-seated pride, evidenced by the fervor surrounding professional baseball teams like the Leones de Ponce, who carry the spirit of the region onto the field. The annual Ponce Carnival serves as a vibrant display of heritage, drawing crowds to witness traditions that have been preserved with rigorous care. Landmarks such as the bright, striped firehouse, the Parque de Bombas, stand as vivid markers of local identity, while the quiet beauty of the coastline remains a constant presence. Notable figures like the composer Juan Morel Campos have lent a lasting artistic weight to the reputation of Ponce, ensuring that the local influence extends far beyond the limits of the southern coast.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Local Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 076° E
Parque Familiar Julio Enrique Monagas (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 137° SE
Reserva Natural Punta Cucharas (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 232° SW
Bosque Estatal de Guánica (State Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 156° SE
Caja de Muertos Natural Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 8.3 mi, 150° SE
Bosque Estatal de Toro Negro (State Resource Management Area) — 9.5 mi, 014° N
Bosque Estatal de Monte Guilarte (State Resource Management Area) — 9.9 mi, 313° NW
Bosque Estatal de Guánica Natural Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 13.7 mi, 255° W
El Yunque National Forest (National Forest) — 26.8 mi, 010° N · 29k acres
Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.0 mi, 269° W · 540 acres
Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 35.9 mi, 266° W · 5,583 acres
El Toro Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 53.1 mi, 070° E · 10k acres

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