Salinas (Puerto Rico)

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SALINAS

Origin/meaning

The shield is a symbolic way of indicating the occupations and industries, including salt extraction and fishing, that have been main factors in the origin and development of the population. The three tower crown is a symbol granted to all the towns founded during the Spanish domination.

Literature : Information and image from Nelson L. Román