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University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus

The University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras (Spanish: Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras), also referred to as UPR-RP, is a public research university located on a 289-acre campus in Río Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico. UPR-RP serves more than 18,000 students, 20% graduate, and grants an average of over 3,000 degrees a year. It is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an Intensive Doctoral/Research University.

Located at 18.4028, -66.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Humberto Vidal Explosion

The Humberto Vidal Explosion (sometimes also referred to as the Río Piedras Explosion) was a gas explosion that occurred on November 21, 1996 at the Humberto Vidal shoe store located in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. The explosion killed 33 and wounded more than 80 others when the building collapsed. It is considered one of the deadliest disasters to have occurred on the island.

Located at 18.3984, -66.0493 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1996 industrial disasters, Disasters in Puerto Rico, Explosions in Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, 20th-century explosions, 1996 in Puerto Rico, 1996 disasters in the United States

Colegio San José (San Juan, Puerto Rico)

Colegio San José is a college-preparatory catholic school for boys in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. It is a fully accredited Catholic college preparatory school for young men, grades 7 to 12, which develops capable, responsible and sensitive Christian leaders, committed to the service of God and neighbor. The school is located on 6½ acres of land situated on a hill in Río Piedras with a view of the University of Puerto Rico, San Juan Metropolitan Area, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Located at 18.3961, -66.0469 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roman Catholic secondary schools in Puerto Rico, Educational institutions established in 1938, Blue Ribbon schools in Puerto Rico

Río Piedras, Puerto Rico

Río Piedras is a district of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Founded as a separate municipality in 1714, it has been the home of the University of Puerto Rico's main campus since 1903, earning the town the popular name of Ciudad Universitaria (University City). Rio Piedras was recognized as a municipality until 1951 when it was incorporated into the municipality of San Juan.

Located at 18.3997, -66.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Districts of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico

Río Piedras massacre

The Río Piedras Massacre occurred on October 24, 1935, at the University of Puerto Rico in Río Piedras. Local police officers confronted and opened fire on supporters of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party. Four Nationalist Party members were killed, and one police officer was wounded during the shooting.

Located at 18.3997, -66.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Political history of Puerto Rico, Student protests in Puerto Rico

Oriente, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Oriente is a barrio of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and before 1951 it was part of the former municipality of Rio Piedras. According to Census 2000, it had a population of 34,799, a land area of 1.74 (4.51 km²), and it was the second most densely populated barrio of San Juan with 19,979.1 inhabitants per square miles (7,713.97 km²), closely behind Hato Rey Central barrio.

Located at 18.4144, -66.0347 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, Districts of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Oriente, San Juan, Puerto Rico

López Sicardó (Oriente)

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Located at 18.4041, -66.034 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Oriente, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Borough of San Juan

Institución, Universidad

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Located at 18.4055, -66.0453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universidad, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Borough of San Juan

Valencia, Universidad

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Located at 18.4119, -66.0413 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universidad, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Borough of San Juan

Buen Consejo (Pueblo)

Buen Consejo is a sector in Río Piedras Pueblo. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:18.3953878|-66.0456800|region:US-PR_type:city(2739)_source:gnis|||||| |primary |name= }}

Located at 18.3954, -66.0457 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Pueblo, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Borough of San Juan

Capetillo (Pueblo)

Capetillo is a sector in Río Piedras Pueblo. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:18.3999901|-66.0446450|region:US-PR_type:city(2180)_source:gnis|||||| |primary |name= }}

Located at 18.4, -66.0446 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Pueblo, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Borough of San Juan

Río Piedras Antiguo (Pueblo)

Río Piedras Antiguo is a sector in Río Piedras Pueblo. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:18.3998231|-66.0499380|region:US-PR_type:city(460)_source:gnis|||||| |primary |name= }}

Located at 18.3998, -66.0499 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Pueblo, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Borough of San Juan