Patillas
(pah-TEE-yahs)
Patillas is known as "La Esmeralda del Sur" (emerald of the south), because of its green mountains. Patillas was founded in 1811.
Patillas is located in the southeastern coast, south of San Lorenzo; west of Yabucoa and Maunabo; and east of Guayama and Arroyo.
The surrounding areas produces sugar cane and oranges.
There are many well-known "patillenses", among them: Angelita Lind.
Patillas is made up of 16 barrios (wards/districts):
- Apeadero
- Bajo
- Cacao Alto
- Cacao Bajo
- Egozcue
- Guardarraya
- Jacaboa
- Jagual
- Mamey
- Marín
- Mulas
- Muñoz Rivera
- Pollos
- Pueblo
- Quebrada Arriba
- Ríos
Things to See and Do In Patillas
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Festivals and Events
- Carnaval de Patillas - May
The festivities include dances, food, and parades. (787) 839-4120 - Festival de Harina - December
(787) 839-4120 - Festival del name - December
(787) 839-4120 - Festival Monte y Mar - July
(787) 839-4120 - Fiestas Patronales de San Benito Abad - March
Every year, Patillas celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 839-4120
Symbols
Anthem: Patillenses
Education
There are 14 public schools in Patillas, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
Climate
Demographics *
19,277
Population
18,587 (July 2013 est.)
Land Area: 46.7 sq mi
Density: 412.8 per sq mi
Median Age: 38.4
Economics *
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068
Median household income: $14,506
Puerto Rico: $19,624
Persons below poverty line: 55.70 %
Housing, families and educational attainment *
7,271
Number of households
Housing units density: 200.4
Persons per household: 3.15
High school grad or higher: 66.7%
* U.S. Census Bureau 2010 data unless otherwise noted.
Map References
Coordinates: 18.0064° N, 66.0158° W
Zip Code: 00723
Driving Distance from San Juan: 59.6 miles
Driving Time: 1 hour, 31 minutes
