Rafael Capó Puerto Rico Map

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.

About This Rafael Capó Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rafael Capó, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.794595, -106.534838. 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.

Detailed location data for Rafael Capó includes the ZIP code (40717), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Hatillo 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 Rafael Capó is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.