Salinas (Spanish pronunciation: [saˈlinas], locally [saˈlinaʔ]) is a town and municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico located in the southern coast of the island, south of Aibonito and Cayey; southeast of Coamo, east of Santa Isabel; and west of Guayama.

Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became a territory of the United States.

In 1899, the United States conducted its first census of Puerto Rico finding that the population of Salinas was 5,731 In the 21st century the availability of clean drinking water has become an issue for Puerto Rico and especially for Salinas which is located in a dry region of the island.

The municipal buildings, central square and large Catholic church are located in a barrio referred to as "el pueblo".

[15] According to data provided by the Aguirre weather station, Salinas has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen: Aw).

The Río Jueyes barrio is one of the main producers of beef in the south, counting with La Hacienda Las Carolinas which supplies Ganaderia Santiago, a slaughter house, with meat.

The Fiestas Patronales Nuestra Señora de la Monserrate is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment.

[5] Other festivals and events celebrated in Salinas include: All municipalities in Puerto Rico are administered by a mayor, elected every four years.

The city belongs to the Puerto Rico Senatorial district VI, which is represented by two Senators.

[32] On a green rectangular field, five white isosceles triangles equal in size, placed in the center of the flag and forming a row that covers the extent of the background.