Magueyes, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Magueyes is one of the 31 barrios of the municipality of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Together with Cerrillos, Machuelo Arriba, Maragüez, Montes Llanos, Portugués, Sabanetas, and Tibes, Magueyes is one of the municipality's eight interior barrios. The name of this barrio is of native Indian origin. It was created in 1831.

Magueyes
Scene in Barrio Magueyes
Location of barrio Magueyes within the municipality of Ponce shown in red
Magueyes
Location of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°03′42″N 66°39′03″W
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality Ponce
Area
  Total4.55 sq mi (11.8 km2)
  Land4.55 sq mi (11.8 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
344 ft (105 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total5,947
  Density1,307/sq mi (505/km2)
 Source: 2010 Census
Time zoneUTC−4 (AST)
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