Salinas, Puerto Rico

This article is about a Municipality located in Puerto Rico. For other places with a similar name, see Salinas (disambiguation).
Salinas, Puerto Rico
Municipality

Flag

Coat of arms
Nickname(s): "El Pueblo del Mojo Isleño", "Cuna del Mojito Isleño", "Los Peces Voladores", "Los Marlins"
Anthem: "Salinas"

Location of Salinas in Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°06′52″N 66°10′05″W / 18.11444°N 66.16806°W / 18.11444; -66.16806Coordinates: 18°06′52″N 66°10′05″W / 18.11444°N 66.16806°W / 18.11444; -66.16806
Country United States
Territory Puerto Rico
Founded July 22, 1851
Government
  Mayor Hon. Karilyn Bonilla Colón (PPD)
  Senatorial dist. 6 - Guayama
  Representative dist. 30 
Area
  Total 69.7 sq mi (180.4 km2)
Population (2010)
  Total 31,078
  Density 450/sq mi (170/km2)
  Racial groups
(2000 Census) [1]
74.6% White
10.6% Black
0.4% American Indian/AN
0.1% Asian
0.1% Native Hawaiian/PI
9.8% Some other race
4.5% Two or more races
Demonym(s) Salinenses
Time zone AST (UTC-4)
Zip code 00751
Area code 787-537, 787-824, 787-853
Website http://www.municipiodesalinaspr.com/

Salinas (Spanish pronunciation: [saˈlinas]) is a municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico located in the southern coast of the island, south of Aibonito and Cayey; southeast of Coamo, east of Santa Isabel; and west of Guayama. Salinas is spread over 7 wards and Salinas Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city).

It has long been a fishing spot for Puerto Ricans, known for its beaches, fish variety and the birthplace of the famous "mojito isleño".

Although Salinas doesn't have any commercial airports, there is a military training area there. Camp Santiago, which is Puerto Rico National Guard training center. Army National Guard, Air National Guard, State Guard, U.S. Army ROTC, U.S. Army Reserve & the U.S. Army conduct military training at Camp Santiago.

Salinas is also home to Miss Universe 2006, Zuleyka Rivera.

History

Salinas was founded in July 22, 1841 by Don Agustín Colón Pacheco as Mayor, Don Jose Maria Cadavedo as Sargent of Arms, Don Juan Colon as Captain of the Civil Guard and five hacendados which were Don Antonio Semidey, Don Antonio Morelli, Don Francisco Secola, Don Julio Delannoy and Don Jose Antonio Torres.

Geography

Cityscape

Barrios

Economy

Agriculture

Business

Industry

Electrical and electronic machinery, plastics, sunglasses.

Tourism

Landmarks and places of interest

View of "El Cayo Matias" in Salinas

Culture

Festivals and events

Demographics

Demographic distribution
Race - Salinas, Puerto Rico - 2000 Census[2]
Race Population % of Total
White4,64574.6%
Black/African American64710.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native290.4%
Asian80.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander20.1%
Some other race5999.8%
Two or more races2114.5%

Government

All municipalities in Puerto Rico are administered by a mayor, elected every four years. Karilyn Bonilla Colón (of the Popular Democratic Party) was elected as mayor at the 2012 general election, succeeding Carlos Rodríguez Mateo.

The city belongs to the Puerto Rico Senatorial district VI, which is represented by two Senators. In 2012, Miguel Pereira Castillo and Angel M. Rodríguez were elected as District Senators.[3]

Symbols

Flag

On a green rectangular field, five white isosceles triangles equal in size, placed in the center of the flag and forming a row that covers the extent of the background. The green represents the land and the triangles hills of salt from which the name of the town is derived.

Coat of Arms

The shield uses the traditional colors of the town; green and silver. The salt knolls indicate in graphical form the name of the town: Salinas. The fish refer to the fishing. The sugar cane leaves that surround the shield, symbolize the sugar cane plantations.

See also

References

External links

Map and Directory of Salinas, PR http://www.MapandDirectory.com

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