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Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States, is located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of the Virgin Islands. It consists of the main island of Puerto Rico and smaller islands including Vieques, Culebra, and Mona. Puerto Rico had a population of approximately 3.2 million people. The population is predominantly Spanish-speaking, though English is also an official language. The capital city, San Juan, is the largest city on the island and serves as the political and cultural hub. Other significant cities include Bayamón, Carolina, Ponce, and Mayagüez. Puerto Rico is divided into 78 municipalities, which function similarly to counties in the United States. These municipalities are responsible for local governance and provide various services to their communities. The Central Office of the Demographic Registry records vital events in Puerto Rico. The office has birth, death, and marriage records dating from June 22, 1932. Divorce records start from 1941.