Villalba
(vee-YAHL-bah)
Villalba is known as "La Ciudad del Gandul" (pigeon pea city) and "La Ciudad de los Lagos" (city of lakes). Villalba was founded in 1917 by José R. Figueroa and Walter Mac K. Jones.
Villalba is located in the central region, northeast of Juana Díaz; south of Orocovis; and west of Coamo.
The surrounding areas produces green pigeon pees and coffee.
There are many well-known "villalbeños", among them: Virgilio Negron, Agustin Burgos, Carmen Suarez, Maximino Miranda, Welter K. Jones, and Bernardo Negron.
Villaba is made up of 7 barrios (wards/districts):
- Caonillas Abajo
- Caonillas Arriba
- Hato Puerco Arriba
- Pueblo
- Vacas
- Villalba Abajo
- Villalba Arriba
Things to See and Do In Villalba
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Festivals and Events
- Festival Areyto - November
- Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Sra. del Carmen - July
Every year, Villalba celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 847-2500 - Maraton Carlos Baez - December
Symbols
Anthem: A las orillas del Río Jacaguas...
Education
There are 14 public schools in Villalba, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
Climate
Demographics *
26,073
Population
24,925 (July 2013 est.)
Land Area: 35.64 sq mi
Density: 731.6 per sq mi
Median Age: 33.4
Economics *
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068
Median household income: $16,754
Puerto Rico: $19,624
Persons below poverty line: 53.60 %
Housing, families and educational attainment *
8,373
Number of households
Housing units density: 272.4
Persons per household: 3.52
High school grad or higher: 66.8%
* U.S. Census Bureau 2010 data unless otherwise noted.
Map References
Coordinates: 18.1272° N, 66.4922° W
Zip Code: 00766
Driving Distance from San Juan: 76.1 miles
Driving Time: 1 hour, 52 minutes
