Aguailla /ˌaγwa'di.ja/ or /ˌaγwa'di.ʝa/ or /ˌaγwa'di.dʒa/, founded in 1775 by Luis de Córdova, is a city located in the northwestern tip of Puerto Rico bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, north of Aguada, and Moca and west of Isabela. Aguadilla is spread over 15 wards and Aguadilla Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city).