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 18.1475°N, 65.4449°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

Vieques unfolds as an island of stark contrasts, where emerald hills tumble towards an azure embrace. It lies 18.4 miles south-east of Fajardo, PR (from Fajardo, PR: bearing 132°T), and is situated 3.9 miles north-north-east of Esperanza. The land itself breathes a dry, sun-baked heat, punctuated by thorny scrub and the occasional proud palm, its fronds rustling like secrets in the persistent trade winds. Along the coast, secluded bays cradle sands of a startling, almost luminous white, their edges fringed with the tangled roots of mangroves, a verdant counterpoint to the brilliant blues of the Caribbean Sea. The air, thick with the scent of salt and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, hums with the ceaseless drone of cicadas, a constant, vital pulse beneath the vast, unyielding sky. Even the shadows here possess a certain weight, deepening the contours of the rolling terrain and lending an ancient stillness to the midday hours. This island's story is etched into its very being, a narrative of resilience and adaptation that echoes from its pre-Columbian past through periods of Spanish and American governance. For much of the 20th century, the island's economy was profoundly shaped by its role as a military training ground, a legacy that has left its mark on the landscape and the collective memory. Today, Vieques is forging a new path, its economy increasingly tethered to the allure of its pristine beaches and bio-luminescent bays, drawing visitors who seek the quiet magic of its shores. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the sun and the sea, a gentle ebb and flow that encourages a mindful appreciation for the natural world, a profound sense of belonging to a place that feels both timeless and vibrantly alive.

About This Vieques Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Vieques, 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 Vieques and Vieques County.

Detailed location data for Vieques includes the ZIP code (00772), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Vieques 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 Vieques is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.