Carolina is a city located in the northern part of Puerto Rico, bordering the Atlantic Ocean; north of Gurabo and Juncos; east of Trujillo Alto and San Juan; and west of Canovanas and Loiza. Carolina is spread over 12 wards and Carolina Pueblo. Carolina is a short distance from San Juan. Along with San Juan, Bayamon, Guaynabo, Catano, Toa Baja and Trujillo Alto it is considered to be a part of the island's metropolitan area.