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):
- Anones
- Bucarabones
- Buenavista
- Cerrote
- Espino
- Furnias
- Maravilla Este
- Maravilla Norte
- Maravilla Sur
- Naranjales
- Palma Escrita
- Pueblo
- Purísima Concepción
- Río Cañas
Things to See and Do Las Marias
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Festivals and Events
- 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
Symbols
Anthem: Por tus montes y tus aguas cristalinas...
Education
There are 10 public schools in Las Marias, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
Climate
Demographics *
Population
8,874
Land Area: 46.36 sq mi
Density: 175.4 per sq mi
Median Age: 42.9
Sex: 50% female
Economics **
$7,726
Median household income: $14,765
Puerto Rico: $21,058
Persons below poverty line: 48.4%
Housing, families and educational attainment *
Number of households
2,725
Housing units density:
86 (2013)
Persons per household: 2.95
High school grad or higher: 63.9%
Marital status: 46% married
* U.S. Census Bureau 2020 data, unless otherwise noted - Source: Quick Facts Puerto Rico.
** U.S. Census Bureau 2016-2020
Map References
Coordinates: 18.2514° N, 66.9933° W
Zip Code: 670
Driving Distance from San Juan: 87.6 miles
Driving Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes
