San Sebastian
(sahn se-bahs-tee-AHN)
San Sebastián is known as El Pueblo de los Pepinianos. San Sebastián was founded in 1752 by Pedro Martínez de Oneca.
San Sebastián has one of the most beautiful places, a waterfall called El Salto de Collazo (Collazo's leap).
San Sebastián is located south of Isabela and Quebradillas; north of Las Marías; east of Moca and Añasco; and west of Lares.
There are many well-known pepinianos, among them: composer Juan F. Acosta.
San Sebastian is made up of 25 barrios (wards/districts):
- Aibonito
- Aibonito Guerrero
- Altozano
- Bahomamey
- Calabazas
- Cibao
- Cidral
- Culebrinas
- Eneas
- Guacio
- Guajataca
- Guatemala
- Hato Arriba
- Hoyamala
- Juncal
- Magos
- Mirabales
- Perchas I
- Perchas II
- Piedras Blancas
- Pozas
- Pueblo
- Robles
- Salto
- Sonador
Things to See and Do In San Sebastian
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What to Do and See?
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Festivals and Events
- Festival de la Novilla - January
- Festival de Reyes - January
- Festival Nacional de la Hamaca - July
(787) 896-3105 - Fiestas Patronales de San Sebastian - January
Symbols
Anthem: Van más de dos siglos de historia de vida..
Education
There are 27 public schools in San Sebastian, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education. San Sebastian is also home of 1 colleges and universities.
Climate
Demographics *
42,430
Population
40,824 (July 2013 est.)
Land Area: 70.42 sq mi
Density: 602.5 per sq mi
Median Age: 39
Economics *
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068
Median household income: $14,463
Puerto Rico: $19,624
Persons below poverty line: 55.20 %
Housing, families and educational attainment *
16,047
Number of households
Housing units density: 265.5
Persons per household: 3.07
High school grad or higher: 56.2%
* U.S. Census Bureau 2010 data unless otherwise noted.
Map References
Coordinates: 18.3372° N, 66.9906° W
Zip Code: 00685
Driving Distance from San Juan: 81.8 miles
Driving Time: 2 hours, 7 minutes
