Las Piedras
(lahs pee-AI-drahs)
Las Piedras known as "La Ciudad de los Artesanos" (artesian city). Las Piedras was founded in 1773.
Las Piedras is located in the center region of the island, north of Yabucoa; south of Canóvanas and Río Grande; east of Juncos and San Lorenzo; and west of Naguabo and Humacao.
Las Piedras is made up of 8 barrios (wards/districts):
- Arenas
- Boquerón
- Ceiba
- Collores
- Montones
- Pueblo
- Quebrada
- Tejas
Things to See and Do In Las Piedras
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Festivals and Events
- Festival del Guiro - March
- Festival del Lechon Asao - November
- Festival Tipico Cultural - April
- Festival Tipico - September
- Fiestas de Cruz - May
- Fiestas de la Juventud - July
- Fiestas Patronales Nuestra Senora de Asuncion - December
Every year, Las Piedras celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 733-8182
Symbols
Anthem: Somos de la Ribera...
Education
There are 14 public schools in Las Piedras, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
Climate
Demographics *
38,675
Population
38,946 (July 2013 est.)
Land Area: 33.88 sq mi
Density: 1141.5 per sq mi
Median Age: 35.2
Economics *
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068
Median household income: $18,632
Puerto Rico: $19,624
Persons below poverty line: 49.00 %
Housing, families and educational attainment *
14,058
Number of households
Housing units density: 479.6
Persons per household: 3.15
High school grad or higher: 71.5%
* U.S. Census Bureau 2010 data unless otherwise noted.
Map References
Coordinates: 18.1831° N, 65.8664° W
Zip Code: 00771
Driving Distance from San Juan: 28.1 miles
Driving Time: 59 minutes
