Flags of Puerto Rico's 78 Municipalities
Each of Puerto Rico's 78 municipalities has its own flag, reflecting the history, geography, traditions, patron saints, and symbols of the community it represents. Some feature colors and designs taken from municipal coats of arms, while others incorporate Indigenous, Spanish, religious, agricultural, or natural symbols connected to the town's identity.
Explore the municipal flags below. Select a municipality to learn more about the town, its history, attractions, culture, and local traditions.
Understanding Puerto Rico's Municipal Flags
Puerto Rico's municipal flags are as varied as the towns they represent. Many use colors, patterns, and symbols drawn from the municipality's coat of arms, while others reflect important parts of local history and identity.
Common themes include patron saints, Indigenous Taíno heritage, Spanish heraldry, agriculture, mountains, rivers, the sea, local industries, and historic events. Together, the 78 flags offer a colorful visual introduction to Puerto Rico's communities and the stories that make each municipality unique.
What Do the Symbols on the Flags Mean?
Look closely at Puerto Rico's municipal flags and you'll find recurring symbols that tell stories about the island's history, landscape, and culture.
History & Heritage
Crosses, crowns, castles, shields, and heraldic designs often reflect Spanish colonial history, historic families, patron saints, or events connected to the municipality.
Land & Nature
Mountains, rivers, trees, flowers, animals, and agricultural crops can represent the landscape and natural resources that helped shape a community.
Local Identity
Colors and symbols may represent local industries, Indigenous heritage, important historical figures, traditional occupations, or characteristics associated with the town.
Did You Know?
Puerto Ricans cannot vote in presidential elections and have only one representative in Congress, who also cannot vote.
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