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Juncos   (HOON-kos)

Juncos is known as "Los Mulos del Valenciano". Juncos was founded on August 3, 1792.

Location of Juncos
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Juncos is located in the eastern central region of the island, south of Canóvanas and Carolina; southeast of Gurabo; east of San Lorenzo; and west of Las Piedras. Its rivers are: Gurabo and Valenciano.

The surrounding area produces sugar cane, coffee, fruits, and tobacco.

There are many well-known "junqueños", among them: Clemente Pereda.


  
Land Area: 68 sq km (26.0 sq mi)
Water Area: 0.01 sq mi
Population: 42,087
Density: 539.2 per sq km (1,402.0 per sq mi)
Housing Units: 13,064
Housing Density: 491.4
Per Capita Income: $6,369
Source: 2000 Census
Hymn: Juncos Mi Bello París
Wards: Caimito, Ceiba Norte, Ceiba Sur, Gurabo Abajo, Gurabo Arriba, Lirios, Mamey, Pueblo, Valenciano Abajo and Valenciano Arriba.
Driving Distance: 21.9 miles *
Driving Time: 48 minutes *

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*   The distance was calculated from San Juan.

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