San Sebastian, Puerto Rico
(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
Restaurants
- Cafe Bohemio Internacional (International), (787) 280-1762
- Restaurant Azteca (Mexican), (787) 896-7686
Accommodations
- Hacienda El Jibarito (Hotel),
(787) 280-4040
- Hospederia Lago Vista (Hotel),
(787) 280-5522
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 *
Population
39,345
Land Area: 70.42 sq mi
Density: 515.3 per sq mi
Median Age: 44.8
Sex: 51% female
Economics **
$10,069
Median household income: $15,995
Puerto Rico: $21,058
Persons below poverty line: 51.6%
Housing, families and educational attainment *
Number of households
13,740
Housing units density:
265.5 (2013)
Persons per household: 2.63
High school grad or higher: 67.8%
Marital status: 46% married
* U.S. Census Bureau 2020 data, unless otherwise noted - Source: Quick Facts Puerto Rico.
** U.S. Census Bureau 2016-2020
Map References
Coordinates: 18.3372° N, 66.9906° W
Zip Code: 685
Driving Distance from San Juan: 81.8 miles
Driving Time: 2 hours, 7 minutes
