Sabana, Vega Baja County
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| City | Sabana |
| State | Puerto Rico (PR) |
| County | Vega Baja |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) |
| Latitude | 18.460779 |
| Longitude | -66.358503 |
| Population | 1,034 |
| Density | 1462.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 00956 |
| Area Code | 787, 939 |
Sabana is a locality in Vega Baja County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,034. The population density is 1462.8 people per km². Sabana is located at 18.4608°N, 66.3585°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.
Sabana, a district within Vega Baja, unfolds under a sky that frequently bleeds into hues of amethyst and rose as the day wanes. It lies 16.6 miles west of San Juan, PR (from San Juan, PR: bearing 269°T), and is situated 2.2 miles east-north-east of Vega Baja. The land here is a gentle sweep of fertile plains, punctuated by the occasional low rise that offers a broader vista of the verdant expanse. Here, the air, thick with the humid breath of the tropics, carries the persistent hum of insect life and the distant, rhythmic sigh of the Atlantic. Groves of flamboyant trees, their branches reaching like outstretched arms, cast dappled shadows across the roads, and the scent of ripe mangoes, mingled with the salt tang from the sea, often drifts on the breeze. The landscape, though largely given over to cultivation, retains a wilder spirit in the pockets of dense foliage that cling to the earth, hinting at the untamed beauty that once dominated this terrain. Historically, this region of Puerto Rico has been shaped by the agricultural bounty of its soil, with sugarcane once reigning supreme, its cultivation leaving an indelible mark on the very character of the land and its people. Today, while agriculture remains a vital thread in Sabana’s economic tapestry, with diverse crops finding purchase in the rich earth, other industries have also taken root, diversifying the livelihoods that sustain its residents. The proximity to the coast infuses daily life with a certain rhythm, a subtle awareness of the ocean's presence, even when unseen. Local traditions, passed down through generations, are woven into the fabric of Sabana, manifesting in the vibrant community gatherings and the enduring warmth of its inhabitants, who greet the world with a spirit as resilient and radiant as the tropical sun.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sabana, 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 Sabana and Vega Baja County.
Detailed location data for Sabana includes the ZIP code (00956), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Vega Baja 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 Sabana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| 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. |