Peñuelas
(PAIN-wai-lahs)
Peñuelas known as "La Capital del Güiro" (güiro capital) and Valle de los Flamboyanes" (valley of the flame trees). Peñuelas was founded in 1793 by Diego de Alvarado.
Peñuelas is located in the southern coast of the island, south of Adjuntas; east of Guayanilla; and west of Ponce.
There are many well-known "peñolanos", among them: writer Lorenzo A. Balazquiede and writer Luis Díaz Hernández.
Peñuelas is made up of 13 barrios (wards/districts):
- Barreal
- Coto
- Cueva
- Encarnación
- Jaguas
- Macaná
- Pueblo
- Quebrada Ceiba
- Rucio, Santo Domingo
- Tallaboa Alta
- Tallaboa Poniente
- Tallaboa Saliente
Things to See and Do In Peñuelas
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Festivals and Events
- Fiestas Patronales de San Jose - March
Every year, Penuelas celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 836-1136
Symbols
Anthem: Así Es Mi Pueblo
Climate
Demographics *
Population
20,399
Land Area: 44.62 sq mi
Density: 443.7 per sq mi
Median Age: 39.7
Sex: 52% female
Economics **
$9,729
Median household income: $17,313
Puerto Rico: $21,058
Persons below poverty line: 54.5%
Housing, families and educational attainment *
Number of households
6,855
Housing units density:
206.6 (2013)
Persons per household: 2.89
High school grad or higher: 73.6%
Marital status: 39% married
* U.S. Census Bureau 2020 data, unless otherwise noted - Source: Quick Facts Puerto Rico.
** U.S. Census Bureau 2016-2020
Map References
Coordinates: 18.0594° N, 66.7225° W
Zip Code: 624
Driving Distance from San Juan: 86.8 miles
Driving Time: 2 hours, 8 minutes
