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 *
9,881
Population
9,392 (July 2013 est.)
Land Area: 46.36 sq mi
Density: 213.1 per sq mi
Median Age: 36.3
Economics *
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068
Median household income: $15,779
Puerto Rico: $19,624
Persons below poverty line: 57.80 %
Housing, families and educational attainment *
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.
Map References
Coordinates: 18.2514° N, 66.9933° W
Zip Code: 00670
Driving Distance from San Juan: 87.6 miles
Driving Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes
