Florida
(flo-REE-dah)
Florida is known as "La Tierra del Río Encantado" (land of the enchanted river). Originally known as Florida Afuera and belonging to Manatí, Florida was founded in 1971. This town derives its name from the flowers and natural resources that grows in its fields.
Florida is located north of Utuado and Ciales; south of Barceloneta; east of Arecibo; and west of Manatí.
Florida was the last founded municipality in Puerto Rico.
There are many well-known "florideños", among them: Francisco Frías.
Florida is made up of 2 barrios (wards/districts): Florida Adentro and Pueblo.
Things to See and Do In Florida
Want to know what to see and do in Florida? Discover few ideas for exploring and enjoying the city.
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Festivals and Events
- Certamen de Aguinaldo - January
- Festival de Reyes - January
- Fiesta Cultural Rio Encantado - October
- Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes - September
Every year, Florida celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 822-2600
Symbols
It consists of three horizontal stripes, with the following colors and widths: green the superior and white the inferior, with five modules of width each one, the center one red, with a width of one module.
Anthem: Florida jardín hermoso...
Education
There are 5 public schools in Florida, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
Climate
Demographics *
12,680
Population
12,590 (July 2013 est.)
Land Area: 15.21 sq mi
Density: 833.7 per sq mi
Median Age: 35.2
Economics *
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068
Median household income: $16,750
Puerto Rico: $19,624
Persons below poverty line: 54.80 %
Housing, families and educational attainment *
4,494
Number of households
Housing units density: 337.7
Persons per household: 3.22
High school grad or higher: 72.0%
* U.S. Census Bureau 2010 data unless otherwise noted.
Map References
Coordinates: 18.3636° N, 66.5714° W
Zip Code: 00650
Driving Distance from San Juan: 31.8 miles
Driving Time: 1 hour, 13 minutes
