Villalba, Puerto Rico
| Villalba, Puerto Rico | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
| ||
| Nickname(s): Ciudad de los Avancinos", "Ciudad del Gandul", "Ciudad de los Lagos", "Ciudad del Cooperativismo | ||
| Anthem: "A las orillas del Río Jacaguas" | ||
 Location of Villalba in Puerto Rico | ||
| Coordinates: 18°07′38″N 66°29′32″W / 18.12722°N 66.49222°WCoordinates: 18°07′38″N 66°29′32″W / 18.12722°N 66.49222°W | ||
| Country | United States | |
| Territory | Puerto Rico | |
| Founded | 1917 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Hon. Luis Javier 'Javi' Hernández Ortiz (PPD ) | |
| • Senatorial dist. | 6 - Guayama | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 37.69 sq mi (97.61 km2) | |
| • Land | 37 sq mi (96 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 26,073 | |
| • Density | 690/sq mi (270/km2) | |
| Demonym(s) | Villalbeños | |
| Time zone | AST (UTC-4) | |
| Zip code | 00766 | |
Villalba (Spanish pronunciation: [biˈʎalβa]) is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the central region, northeast of Juana Díaz; south of Orocovis; and west of Coamo. Villalba is spread over 6 wards and Villalba Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city). It is part of the Ponce Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Villalba was founded in 1917 by José Ramón Figueroa y Rivera and Walter McJones.
Geography
- Guayabal Lake
- Toa Vaca Lake
- Toro Negro Forest Reserve
Cityscape
Barrios
- Caonillas Abajo[1]
- Caonillas Arriba
- Hato Puerco Abajo
- Hato Puerco Arriba
- Vacas
- Villalba Abajo
- Villalba Arriba
Tourism
Landmarks and places of interest
- Doña Juana Water Fall
- Guayabal Lake
- La Corona Hill
- Toa Vaca Lake
- Toro Negro Forest Reserve
Economy
Agriculture
- Coffee, Green Pigeon Peas.
Industry
- Manufacturing of aluminum packaging and electrical and electronic machinery, nutritional products, medical devices, and others.
Culture
Festivals and events
- Matron Celebrations - July
- Puerto Rico Marathon - July
- Areyto Festival - November
- Carlos Báez Marathon - December
Government
All municipalities in Puerto Rico are administered by a mayor, elected every four years. Waldemar Rivera Torres (of the Popular Democratic Party) has served as mayor since 2005.
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.[2]
Symbols
Flag
Four horizontal, unequal stripes in width, that from top to bottom have the following order: green, white, green and yellow. In the immediate side to the flagstaff, in the superior stripe, appears, in white color, the star of the shield.
Education
- Villalba School District (Puerto Rico Department of Education)
- Puerto Rico Criminal Justice College- Villalba Campus (Puerto Rico Police Academy)
See also
- List of Puerto Ricans
- History of Puerto Rico
- Did you know-Puerto Rico?
