Moca, Puerto Rico

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(MO-kah)
Moca is known as "La Ciudad del Mundillo" (bobbin lace capital). Moca was founded in June 22, 1772 by José de Quiñones.

Moca is located in the northwest region of the island, north of Añasco; southeast of Aguadilla; east of Aguada; and west of Isabela and San Sebastián.

There are many well-known "mocanos", among them:

Antonio Caban Vale, "El Topo", folklore singer
Enrique A. Laguerre Vélez, writer and educator

Land Area:	133 sq km (50.7 sq mi)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi
Population:	37,845
Density:	301.1 per sq km (782.9 per sq mi)
Housing Units:	14,253
Housing Density:	283.4
Per Capita Income:	$5,664
Source: 2000 Census
Hymn:	Doce barrios, doce estrellas...
Coordinates:	Latitude: 53°23' N Longitude: 67°06' W
Wards:	Aceitunas Capá Cerro Gordo Cruz Cuchillas Marías Naranjo Plata Pueblo Rocha Voladoras
Driving Distance:	87.0 miles *
Driving Time:	2 hours, 11 minutes *

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*	The distance was calculated from San Juan.

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