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Morovis   (mo-RO-vis)

Morovis is known as "La Isla Menos Morovis" (the island except Morovis). Morovis was founded in 1818 by Juan Evangelista Rivera and Juan José de Torres.

Location of Morovis
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Morovis is located in the central region of the island, north of Orocovis; south of Manatí, Vega Baja, and Vega Alta; east of Ciales; and west of Corozal.

There are many well-known "moroveños", among them: Baltasar Corrada.


  
Land Area: 101 sq km (38.6 sq mi)
Water Area: 0.05 sq mi
Population: 37,845
Density: 298.7 per sq km (776.2 per sq mi)
Housing Units: 9,462
Housing Density: 243.4
Per Capita Income: $5,748
Source: 2000 Census
Hymn: Oh Morovis, tu vives latente...
Wards: Barahona, Cuchillas, Franquez, Monte Llano, Morovis Norte, Morovis Sur, Pasto, Perchas, Pueblo, Río Grande, San Lorenzo, Torrecillas, Unibón and Vaga.
Driving Distance: 39.1 miles *
Driving Time: 1 hour, 14 minutes

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*   The distance was calculated from San Juan.

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