Ponce, Puerto Rico
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Ponce, located on Puerto Rico's southern coast, was founded in 1692 by Juan Ponce de León y Loayza's descendant. It serves as a regional hub for Puerto Rican and US federal government entities. Known as 'La Perla del Sur', Ponce boasts a historic district with unique Rococo and Neoclassical architecture.
Statistics
Area
118.56 km²
Population
137,491