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The capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan alias Saint John.
San Juan is known as "La Ciudad Amurallada" (the walled city). San Juan was founded in 1521. In 1508 Juan Ponce de León founded the original settlement, Caparra, now known as Pueblo Viejo, behind the almost land-locked harbor just to the west of the present metropolitan area.
A year later, the settlement was abandoned and moved to the site of what is now called Old San Juan. San Juan is one of the biggest and best natural harbors in the Caribbean and is the second oldest city in the Americas.
Land Area: 122 sq km (47.5 sq mi)
Water Area: 29.11 sq mi
Population: 442,447
Density: 3,517.1 per sq km (9,144.7 per sq mi)
Housing Units: 182,101
Housing Density: 3,808.4
Per Capita Income: $12,437
Source: 2000 Census
Hymn: En Mi Viejo San Juan
Coordinates:Latitude 18°29'00" N Longitude 66°08'00" W
Wards: Caimito, Cupey, Hato Rey, Monacillos, Old San Juan, Puerto Nuevo, Quebrada Arenas, RÃo Piedras, Santurce, Sabana Llana and Tortugo. |
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