Ciales is located on the Central Mountain Range, northwest of Orocovis; south of Florida and Manatí; east of Utuado and Jayuya; and west of Morovis. Its rivers are: Toro Negro, Yunes, Grande de Manatí and Cialitos.

There are many well-known "cialeños", among them: poet Juan Antonio Corretjer.

Land Area: 172 sq km (66.0 sq mi) Water Area: 0.17 sq km Population: 19,811 Density: 115.4 per sq km (300.1 per sq mi) Housing Units: 6,886 Housing Density: 103.3 Per Capita Income: $5,634 Source: 2000 Census Hymn: El cantar de tus ríos es mensaje... Wards: Cialito, Cordillera, Frontón, Hato Viejo, Jaguas, Pezas, Pozas, Pueblo and Toro Negro. Driving Distance: 44.2 miles * Driving Time: 1 hour, 14 minutes *