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Adjuntas

Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
Municipality
View of Adjuntas from a nearby mountain.
View of Adjuntas from a nearby mountain.
Flag of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
Flag
Coat of arms of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
Coat of arms
Nickname(s): "La Ciudad del Gigante Dormido", "La Suiza de Puerto Rico"
Anthem: "Adjuntas es mi amor"
Location of Adjuntas in Puerto Rico
Location of Adjuntas in Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°09′46″N 66°43′20″W / 18.16278°N 66.72222°W / 18.16278; -66.72222Coordinates: 18°09′46″N 66°43′20″W / 18.16278°N 66.72222°W / 18.16278; -66.72222
Country  United States
Territory  Puerto Rico
Founded August 11, 1815
Founded by Diego Maldonado
Government
 • Mayor Jaime H. Barlucea (PNP)
 • Senatorial dist. 5 - Ponce
 • Representative dist. 22
Elevation 504 m (1,654 ft)
Population (April 1, 2010)
 • Total 19,483
Demonym(s) Adjunteños
Time zone AST (UTC-4)
Zip code 00601, 00631
Website adjuntas.com
Adjuntas (Climate - Tropical Rainforest (Af))
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