Vieques Puerto Rico Map

About Vieques, Puerto Rico

Vieques is a locality in Vieques County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,050. The population density is 1367.6 people per km². Vieques is located at 18.4249°N, 65.8329°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 00772.

Vieques remains a sun-drenched island of salt-scrubbed limestone and verdant, low-lying topography that catches the trade winds blowing across the Puerto de Vieques. It lies 18.4 miles southeast of Fajardo, PR (from Fajardo, PR: bearing 132°T), and is situated 15.6 miles east-southeast of Ceiba. The landscape of Vieques unfolds from the shoreline into the deep, shaded concavities of Quebrada Cofi, where the air grows heavy with the scent of damp earth and blooming jasmine. Beyond the immediate coast, the horizon is anchored by the distant, hazy silhouette of Cuchilla Naranjo, providing a jagged contrast to the gentle, undulating rhythm of the beaches. At the edge of the water, the light at dusk settles in a bruised violet hue, turning the surface of the harbor into a mirror that reflects the slow, rhythmic pulse of the tide.

Life in Vieques moves with the deliberate pace of a tide-dependent existence, shaped by a history of maritime influence and long-standing agricultural traditions. While distant from the industrial centers of the mainland, the economy here finds its strength in the stewardship of the land and the quiet resilience of its people, who gather in the shade of Luis Munoz Rivera Plaza to exchange news beneath the sprawling canopy of local trees. The proximity of the nearby Isla de Vieques serves as a constant reminder of the island’s maritime character, while the surrounding environment remains a sanctuary for those who appreciate the quietude of the tropics. Even as the modern world encroaches, the local identity remains firmly rooted in an awareness of the natural cycles that have governed these shores for generations, creating a culture that is as persistent as the sea itself.

About This Vieques Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vieques, Puerto Rico. Coordinates: 18.424947, -65.832942. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Vieques includes the ZIP code (00772), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Vieques County, and school district assignment.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.