Rafael Capó Puerto Rico Map
Rafael Capó, Puerto Rico — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Rafael Capó, Hatillo County.
Interactive Map of Rafael Capó, Puerto Rico
| City | Rafael Capó |
| State | Puerto Rico (PR) |
| County | Hatillo |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) |
| Latitude | 38.794595 |
| Longitude | -106.534838 |
| Population | 1,369 |
| Density | 349.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Rafael Capó, Puerto Rico
Rafael Capó is a locality in Hatillo County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,369. The population density is 349.2 people per km². Rafael Capó is located at 38.7946°N, 106.5348°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 40717.
Rafael Capó unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling hills that characterize this part of Puerto Rico, a verdant embrace where the air carries the faint, sweet perfume of tropical blossoms. The terrain here is a study in soft contours, a topography that invites the eye to wander and settle on the patchwork of fields and groves. Sunlight, when it breaks through the high, wispy clouds, tends to fall in broad, warm swathes, illuminating the rich, earthy tones of the soil and the vibrant greens of the vegetation. The very character of Rafael Capó seems to be one of quiet persistence, a place where life moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, mirroring the slow, deliberate growth of the sugarcane and citrus that dot the surrounding land. The history of Rafael Capó is intertwined with the agricultural heart of Puerto Rico, a legacy of cultivation that has sustained its people for generations. For a long time, sugarcane was king, its processing and export forming the backbone of the local economy, and though the industry has shifted, the echoes of those fields and mills still resonate. Today, the economy of Rafael Capó is more diversified, with a blend of small-scale farming, local businesses, and a growing presence in service industries, catering to both residents and the occasional visitor seeking a taste of authentic island life. The distinctive character of Rafael Capó lies not in grand monuments, but in the everyday interactions, the friendly nods exchanged on the street, and the shared understanding that this place, with its history of hard work and community spirit, is a vital part of the island’s continuing story.
Latest News: Rafael Capó
Loading news…
World News
Loading news-world…
More World News
Loading news-world…
About This Rafael Capó Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Rafael Capó, Puerto Rico with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Rafael Capó and Hatillo County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Rafael Capó is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Rafael Capó is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
