(mou-NAH-bo)
Maunabo is known as "La Ciudad Tranquila" or "La Ciudad de los Jueyeros". Maunabo was founded in 1799. Maunabo derives its name from an Taino Indian river name "Manatabón".
The Maunabo Lighthouse located on Punta Tuna, was built by the Spaniards in 1892.
Maunabo is located in the southeastern coast, northeast of Patillas and south
of Yabucoa. The annual precipitation is approximately 80 inches
and the average temperature is 78ºF.
The surrounding areas produces sugar cane and fruits.
There are many well-known "maunabeños", among them: Rafael Dominguez, Gilberto Martorel, Maria Bodvin, Lios Gugo Suarez, and Jose G. Sugranes.
| Land Area: | 55 sq km (21.0 sq mi ) |
| Water Area: | 17.21 sq mi |
| Population: | 14,425 |
| Density: | 235.9 per sq km (606.7 per sq mi) |
| Housing Units: | 4,482 |
| Housing Density: | 213.0 |
| Per Capita Income: | $5,400 |
| Source: 2000 Census | |
| Hymn: | Maunabo pueblito del sureste de mi amada patria Borinquén... |
| Wards: | Calzada, Emajagua, Lizas, Matuyas Alto, Matuyas Bajo, Palo Seco, Pueblo, Quebrada Arenas and Talante. |
| Driving Distance: | 53.3 miles * |
| Driving Time: | 1 hour, 21 minutes * |
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