Orocovis, Puerto Rico
(o-ro-KO-vis)
Orocovis is known as "El Pueblo Corazón" (heart town). Orocovis was founded in 1825 by Juan Rivera de Santiago. Derives its name from a local Indian Chief Orocovix (Orocobix).
Orocovis is located in the Central Mountain Range, north of Villalba and Coamo; south of Morovis and Corozal; southeast of Ciales; east of Jayuya; and west of Barranquitas.
Orocovis is made up of 16 barrios (wards/districts):
- Ala de Piedra
- Barros
- Bauta Abajo
- Bauta Arriba
- Bermejales
- Botijas
- Cacaos
- Collores
- Damián Arriba
- Mata de Caña
- Orocovis
- Pellejas
- Pueblo
- Sabana
- Saltos
Restaurants
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Festivals and Events
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Symbols
Anthem: Mi patria es una bella isla...
Education
There are 15 public schools in Orocovis, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
