Central region · Puerto Rico
Corozal
~16 mi from San JuanInland
Corozal is an inland town in Puerto Rico’s Central region, about 16 miles from San Juan. It is bordered by Orocovis and Barranquitas to the south, Vega Alta to the north, Toa Alta to the northeast, Morovis to the west and Naranjito to the east. It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Founded in 1795, Corozal covers 43 square miles, the 38th largest of the island’s 78 towns. It has 34,444 residents (Census estimate, 2020–2024). The town is spread over 12 barrios plus Corozal Pueblo, the town center. La Sombra del Laurel is a nightlife venue in town.
For visitors
Corozal is about 16 miles from San Juan, and visitors can spend an evening at La Sombra del Laurel.
- Hiking
- Nightlife
- Fiestas patronales
For living hereCorozal is an inland town of 34,444 people that sits within the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo metro area, about 16 miles from San Juan, with its population spread over 12 barrios and the town center.Living in Corozal: rent, commute, schools & safety
At a glance
- Region
- Central
- Setting
- Inland
- Distance
- ~16 mi from San Juan
- Population
- 34,444 (Census estimate, 2020–2024)
- Founded
- 1795
- Median rent
- $497/mo
- Median income
- $23,797/yr
- Area
- 42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²)
- Fiestas patronales
- Holy Family · January 9
- Guide spots
- 1
- Stories, last 30 days
- 4
- Water & power
- Water by sector · Power outages
- Living here
- Rent, commute, schools & safety
Right now in Corozal
Road closures in Corozal
No closures reported in Corozal as of 12:02 AM AST on Sun, Nov 15.
Water rationing in Corozal
No rationing plan names Corozal. None of the plans the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) has published includes the town, as of Nov 14. Repairs and breaks cut service sector by sector: search your sector
Power outages in Corozal
2 sectors out on LUMA’s morning reading of Nov 14, among the 10 towns with the most interruptions. Corozal was on that list on 5 of the last 7 mornings. Outages right now, town by town
News from Corozal
Latest stories
Thieves Steal Medical and Assistance Equipment Meant for Elderly Adults in Corozal
Man Shot Dead in Corozal Early Tuesday
Corozal School Recognized as Happiest in Ibero-America
LCS Private School in Corozal Recognized as Happiest School in Ibero-America
Five Young Men Shot in Corozal While Heading to Vehicle Transaction
Things to do in Corozal
Nightlife & Music
Outdoors and sports
On the water near Corozal
Marinas, surf breaks, dive sites, wind spots and paddling in Corozal or within 12 mi of the town center, as the crow flies.
- Diving
- Cerro GordoDive site, 0–33 ft · 5 mi away
Trails in and near Corozal
No trail we list starts in Corozal. The nearest four are within 13 mi of the town center, as the crow flies.
- Reserva Natural Laguna Tortuguero, Vega Baja, 11 mi awayCaminata por TortugueroEasy 1.1 mi each way, 50 min to 1 h 15 minWalk through TortugueroWalk in, no bookingCommunity-mapped
- In Barranquitas, 12 mi awayCañón San CristóbalModerate 1.5 mi each way, 1 h 25 min to 2 h 5 minSan Cristóbal CanyonWalk in, no booking (canyon floor: guided tour or permit)Community-mappedWaterfall, seen from above: Cascada El Ancón
- In Bayamón, 12 mi awayPaseo Lineal Río BayamónModerate 5.2 mi each way, 4 h 10 min to 6 h 15 minBayamón River linear parkWalk in, no bookingCommunity-mapped
- In Ciales, 13 mi awayCharco El MorónEasy 0.6 mi each way, 40 min to 1 hEl Morón swimming holeWalk inCommunity-mappedSwimming hole
Sports in Corozal
Local results
Bills and recovery money
Bills about Corozal
- RCC 256Release Restrictions on and Authorize Sale of Land in CorozalPassed a chamber, Nov 2
- RS 268Investigate Water Distribution Crisis in Corozal MunicipalityIn committee, Jun 30
Recovery money in Corozal
$81.2 million committed by FEMA to 207 projects filed under Corozal since 2001: $2,357 per resident, 32nd of 78 towns.
Every project located in Corozal, the island-wide agencies’ included
26% paid out: Puerto Rico's Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), which pays out the federal disaster recovery money, has paid $39.4 million of the $154 million committed.
26%21.5% paid out on the town government’s own rebuilding: $14.6 million of $67.7 million, the projects it runs itself, as of Oct 14, 2026. Our FEMA story charts this figure for every town.
21.5%- Scope of work - MCOR013-La Riviera BridgeRoads and bridges$5.4 million
- Debris Removal (Category A)Debris removal$5.2 million
- Sector Los Molinas, Sector Joraka and ManáRoads and bridges$4.4 million
The town government’s largest projects in implementation, and what has been paid
- Scope of work, -La Riviera Bridge$3.4M of $5.4M63%
- Debris Removal (Category A)$5.2M of $5.2M100%
- Project PW-02084$1.2M of $3.4M35%
- Project PW-06117$528K of $2.2M24%
Every town and the island-wide agencies
FEMA Public Assistance data, as of Nov 11, 2026. Obligated by FEMA: committed to the project and drawn as the work is done. Paid out: COR3’s transparency portal, as of Nov 4, 2026.
Living in Corozal
Crime in Corozal
37 violent crimes and 2 homicides reported to the Puerto Rico Police Bureau (PRPD) in Corozal, January 1 – September 30, 2026; in 2025, 11.6 violent crimes per 10,000 people, in the lowest fifth of towns.
- Homicides
- 2 YTD
- Violent crimes
- 37 YTD
- All serious crimes
- 122 YTD
- Violent crimes per 10,000 people (2025)
- 11.6
Flood zones in Corozal
FEMA’s flood map sets who must carry flood insurance, street by street. Check an address in Corozal
Phone alerts for Corozal
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