Municipality of Ponce, Puerto Rico

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Information on Ponce, Ponce Municipality

The Municipality of Ponce is located in the state of Puerto Rico, in Ponce Municipality. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the Municipality hall of Ponce at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the City hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Ponce Municipality HALL, Ponce Municipality

Ponce Municipality Hall's addressNot available
Phone number of Ponce Municipality Hall+1 787-284-4141
Ponce, PR emailNot available
Ponce official websiteponceweb.org
Mayor of PonceMaría (Mayita) Meléndez
Birth Certificate Order your Puerto Rico birth certificate online

Common questions about Ponce

What county is Ponce PR in?

Ponce, PR is located in Ponce County

Where is Ponce, Puerto Rico ?

Ponce is a municipality located in the southern region of Puerto Rico, within the eponymous county of Ponce. Geographically, it is situated along the Caribbean coast, roughly 75 miles southwest of the capital, San Juan. Ponce is bordered by the municipalities of Juana Díaz to the east and Peñuelas to the west.

What is the cost of living in Ponce PR ?

The cost of living in Ponce, Puerto Rico (Ponce Municipality) is relatively affordable. Housing averages around $700 per month for rentals. Transportation costs are approximately $120 monthly, while basic groceries can cost about $300 monthly. Overall, Ponce offers a lower cost of living compared to mainland U.S. cities.

Ponce administrative division

Ponce building department, PR

If you're planning a construction project in Ponce, Puerto Rico, obtaining the necessary permits is a crucial step. You can request these permits through the Permits Management Office, located in the city. To facilitate your application process, it's advisable to contact this office directly to gather detailed information on the associated costs and expected processing times for permits specific to Ponce, PR. Understanding these details in advance will help ensure a smooth and timely approval process for your building endeavors.
OfficePermisos y Construcción - Oficina de Gerencia de Permisos
CityPonce
StatePuerto Rico
AddressCalle Cristina #75, Ponce, PR 00730
Phone+1 787-840-9200

Demography of Ponce

Name of Ponce inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population155 038 inhabitants4 / 141
Population density in Ponce3 388,0 pop/sq mi (1 308,1 pop/km²)

Ponce Municipality (PR) statistics

Ponce PR Median household income$22,000
Ponce PR Poverty rate36.4%
Ponce PR Unemployment rate8.6%
Ponce PR Educational attainment75.6%

Air quality

Ponce Air Quality Today- (Good)

List of Passport Facilities in Ponce, PR

Where to apply for a passport in Ponce, PR? There are 2 passport offices in Ponce, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
PR DEPARTAMENTO DE ESTADO - OFICINA DE PASAPORTES (PONCE)72 CALLE MAYOR7877094996
USPS PONCE MAIN POST OFFICE2340 AVE EDUARDO RUBERTE2027917641

Top 3 most popular banks in Ponce

There are 15 bank branches in Ponce.
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico is the most popular bank in Ponce with 7 branch offices, followed by Oriental Bank with 3 branch offices and then FirstBank Puerto Rico with 2 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Ponce:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico7Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Oriental Bank3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
FirstBank Puerto Rico2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Banco Santander Puerto Rico2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Scotiabank de Puerto Rico1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

Ponce administrative numbers

Ponce Municipality code7263820
Ponce Municipality postcode

Toponymy and translation of Ponce

Dutch: Havana  

Ponce territory

Ponce area45,76 sq mi (118,52 km²)
Ponce altitude10 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 17.9874
Longitude: -66.6097
Latitude: 17° 59' 15'' North
Longitude: 66° 36' 35'' West
Time zone
UTC -4:00 (America/Puerto_Rico)
The summer and winter time does not differ from the standard time
Local time
Natural parksPonce isn't part of a natural park

What is Ponce close to?

Nearby cities include: Juana Díaz, Peñuelas, Guayanilla and Villalba
PeñuelasJuana DíazJuana Díaz
PeñuelasNeighbouring townsJuana Díaz
GuánicaSanta IsabelSanta Isabel
Juana Díaz 8.3 milesPeñuelas 8.9 milesGuayanilla 12.1 miles
Villalba 12.9 milesSanta Isabel 13.5 milesAdjuntas 14.3 miles
Jayuya 16 milesYauco 16.9 milesCoamo 17.3 miles
Utuado 20.5 milesSalinas 20.7 milesGuánica 21.1 miles
Orocovis 21.9 milesBarranquitas 24 milesSabana Grande 24.4 miles
Aibonito 25 milesCiales 25.8 milesFlorida 26.5 miles
Morovis 27 milesLares 27.8 milesMaricao 27.9 miles

Distance between Ponce and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 3368 milesHouston : 1987 milesPhiladelphia : 1607 miles
Phoenix : 3003 milesSan Antonio : 2162 milesSan Diego : 3287 miles
Dallas : 2134 milesSan Jose : 3582 milesJacksonville : 1275 miles closest
Indianapolis : 1907 milesSan Francisco : 3651 milesAustin : 2134 miles
Columbus : 1809 milesFort Worth : 2165 milesCharlotte : 1477 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Leisure and activities in Ponce surrounding area

No activities found in town Ponce