PR Stats
People
| Population (2022 US Census) | 3.2 million on the Island |
| Language | Spanish speakers: 95%
English speakers: 5%. |
| Religion | Catholic: 70%;
Protestant: 25%; Other: 5%. |
| Ethnic Groups | White: 76%
Black: 12% Other: 12% |
| Migration | 5.5 million Puerto Ricans living in the US |
| Gentilic | Puertorriqueños / Puerto Ricans / Boricuas |
Politics
| Aborigin Name | Borikén / Borinquen |
| Official Country Name | Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico |
| Political Status | Unincorporated Territory of the United States Since 1952 |
| Chief of Government | Hon. Pedro Pierluisi |
| Flag |  |
| Anthem | La Borinqueña |
| Coat of Arms |  |
| Current Constitution Date | July 25, 1952 |
Economy
| Currency | U.S. Dollar |
| Gross Domestic Product | $105 billion |
| GDP per Capita | $30,516 |
| Key Exports | Bio-Pharma/Life Sciences, Computer and Electronics, Basic Chemicals, Medical Devices |
| International Airports |
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| Commercial Sea Ports | San Juan Bay, Las Américas Port, Ponce and Mayaguez Port, Mayaguez |
| Consumer Banking | Banco Popular, Oriental Bank, First Bank |
Communications
| Internet Users | 83% of Population |
| Cell Phone Carriers | AT&T, Claro, T-Mobile, |
| Cable TV Companies | Direct TV, DISH, Liberty, Claro TV |
| Local TV Channels | WKAQ – Channel 2, WAPA – Channel 4, WIPR – Channel 6 |
| News | Print and Digital: El Nuevo Día, Primera Hora, El Vocero, Metro. Digital Only: Noticel.com |
| Postal Services | US Postal Service / UPS / FedEx |
| Calling Codes | 1-787, 1-939 |
Geography (US Census)
| Coordinates, San Juan | 18.46, -66.11 / 18°27’36.0″N 66°06’00.0″W |
| Land Area | 3,531 sq mi |
| Persons per Square Mile | 87.4 |
| Highest Peak | 4,389 feet, Cerro Punta, Villalba |
Other Useful Information
| Electricity | 110 volts standard |
| Driving Side | Right |
| Road Distances | Measured in Kilometers |
| Road Speed | Measured in Miles per Hour |
| Retail Gas Cost | $0.70-$0.85 per Liter |
| Public and Private Hospitals | 63 |
| Hospital Beds | 12,000 |
| In case of Medical Emergency | Call: 911 |
Important Dates and Holidays 2024
| Observance | Date |
| New Years Day | January 1 |
| Three Kings Day (Epiphany) | January 6 |
| Martin Luther King Day | January 15 |
| Famous Puerto Ricans and Former Governors & US President’s Day | February 19 |
| Abolition of Slavery in Puerto Rico | March 22 |
| Holy Friday | March 29 |
| Mother’s Day | May 12 |
| Father’s Day | June 16 |
| U.S. Independence Day | July 4 |
| Puerto Rico Constitution Day | July 25 |
| Labor Day | September 2 |
| Columbus Day | October 14 |
| Veteran’s Day | November 11 |
| Puerto Rico Discovery Day | November 19 |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 28 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 |