Ceiba, Puerto Rico

Ceiba (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsejβa]) is both a small town and a municipality in northeast Puerto Rico. It is named after the famous Ceiba tree. Ceiba is located in the north-east coast of the island, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, south of Fajardo, north of Naguabo and southeast of Río Grande. Located about one hour's driving distance from San Juan, Ceiba is spread over 7 barrios and Ceiba Pueblo (the downtown area and administrative center). It is part of the Fajardo Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Ceiba
Municipio de Ceiba
Town and Municipality
Town Hall of Ceiba
Nicknames: 
"Los Come Sopas", "La Ciudad del Marlin", "Los Sin Sopa"
Anthem: "Ceiba"
Map of Puerto Rico highlighting Ceiba Municipality
Coordinates: 18°14′17″N 65°37′40″W
Sovereign state United States
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
FoundedApril 7, 1838
Barrios
8 barrios
Government
  MayorSamuel “Sammy” Rivera Báez (PNP)
  Senatorial dist.8 - Carolina
  Representative dist.36
Area
  Total77.33 sq mi (200.28 km2)
  Land27.2 sq mi (70.5 km2)
  Water50.11 sq mi (129.78 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total11,307
  Rank73rd in Puerto Rico
  Density150/sq mi (56/km2)
Demonymceibeños
Time zoneUTC−4 (AST)
ZIP Codes
00735, 00742
Area code787/939
Major routes

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