Las Marias

(lahs mah-REE-yahs)

Las Marías is known as "La Ciudad de los Cítricos" (citric city). Las Marías was founded in 1871 by Benito Recio.

Las Marías is located north of Maricao; northeast of Añasco; south of San Sebastián; east of Mayagüez; and west of Lares.

Las Marias is made up of 14 barrios (wards/districts):

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Festival de la China Dulce - March
(787) 827-2280
Festival de la Fundacion del Pueblo de las Maria - March
Fiestas Patronales Inmaculada Concepcion de Maria - December
Every year, Las Marias celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 827-2280

There are 10 public schools in Las Marias, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.

9,881
Population
9,392 (July 2013 est.)

Land Area: 46.36 sq mi

Density: 213.1 per sq mi

Median Age: 36.3

$7,235
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068

Median household income: $15,779
Puerto Rico: $19,624

Persons below poverty line: 57.80 %

3,561
Number of households
Housing units density: 86.0

Persons per household: 3.17

High school grad or higher: 55.3%

* U.S. Census Bureau 2010 data unless otherwise noted.

Coordinates: 18.2514° N, 66.9933° W

Zip Code: 00670

Driving Distance from San Juan: 87.6 miles