Juncos, Puerto Rico
(HOON-kos)
Juncos is known as "Los Mulos del Valenciano". Juncos was founded on August 3, 1792.
Juncos is located in the eastern central region of the island, south of Canóvanas and Carolina; southeast of Gurabo; east of San Lorenzo; and west of Las Piedras. Its rivers are: Gurabo and Valenciano.
The surrounding area produces sugar cane, coffee, fruits, and tobacco.
There are many well-known "junqueños", among them: Clemente Pereda.
Juncos is made up of 10 barrios (wards/districts):
- Caimito
- Ceiba Norte
- Ceiba Sur
- Gurabo Abajo
- Gurabo Arriba
- Lirios
- Mamey
- Pueblo
- Valenciano Abajo
- Valenciano Arriba
Restaurants
- Don Julio Restaurant (Puerto Rican), (787) 713-1040
- El Tenedor (International), (787) 734-6573
- Taqueria Guanajuato (Mexican), (787) 734-1130
Festivals and Events
- Fiestas Patronales Inmaculada Concepcion de Maria - December
Every year, Juncos celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 734-0335 or (787) 734-0336 - Maraton Modesdo Carrion - November
(787) 734-0335 or (787) 734-0336
Symbols
Anthem: Juncos Mi Bello París
Education
There are 15 public schools in Juncos, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
Climate
Demographics *
Population
35,180
Land Area: 26.49 sq mi
Density: 1,452.30 per sq mi
Median Age: 39.2
Sex: 52% female
Economics **
$10,936
Median household income: $20,350
Puerto Rico: $21,058
Persons below poverty line: 43.5%
Housing, families and educational attainment *
Number of households
13,025
Housing units density:
631.1 (2013)
Persons per household: 2.94
High school grad or higher: 74.5%
Marital status: 35% married
* U.S. Census Bureau 2020 data, unless otherwise noted - Source: Quick Facts Puerto Rico.
** U.S. Census Bureau 2016-2020
Map References
Coordinates: 18.2275° N, 65.9211° W
Zip Code: 777
Driving Distance from San Juan: 21.9 miles
Driving Time: 48 minutes
