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Puerto Rico Senatorial district VII

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Puerto Rico Senatorial district VII

Puerto Rico Senatorial District VII, also known as the Senatorial District of Humacao, is one of the eight senatorial districts of Puerto Rico. It is currently represented by José Luis Dalmau and Jorge Suárez (both from the Popular Democratic Party).

District profile

The Senatorial District VII has an approximate population of 462,914. It covers the following municipalities:

  • Caguas
  • Gurabo
  • Humacao
  • Juncos
  • Las Piedras
  • Maunabo
  • Naguabo
  • Patillas
  • San Lorenzo
  • Yabucoa
  • In previous distributions, the territory covered by the Senatorial District VII has changed. In 1972, the District included the municipalities of Río Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo, and Ceiba. However, it didn't include Arroyo, Maunabo, or Patillas. In 1983, Aguas Buenas, Arroyo, Maunabo, and Patillas were reassigned to the District, while Río Grande, Luquillo, and Fajardo were reassigned to the District of Carolina. In the 1991 redistribution, Ceiba was assigned to the District of Carolina.

    In the 2002 redistribution, Arroyo was assigned to the District of Guayama, and in the 2011 redistribution, Aguas Buenas was reassigned to the District of San Juan.

    References

    Puerto Rico Senatorial district VII Wikipedia