Naranjito
(nah-rahn-HEE-to)

Naranjito is known as "La Ciudad de los Colores" (the town of colors). Naranjito was founded on December 3, 1824 by Braulio Morales. Derives its name from the large quantity of orange trees ("naranjas") grown in the town.

Naranjito is located in the central region of the island, south of Toa Alta; north of Barranquitas and Comerío; east of Corozal; and west of Bayamón.

Land Area: 73 sq km (27.7 sq mi)
Water Area: 0.54 sq mi
Population: 31,417
Density: 406.9 per sq km (1,072.5 per sq mi)
Housing Units: 9,758
Housing Density: 359.4
Per Capita Income: $5,634
Source: 2000 Census
Hymn: Naranjito es mi hogar predilecto...
Wards: Achiote, Anones, Cedro Abajo, Cedro Arriba, Guadiana, Lomas, Nuevo and Pueblo.
Driving Distance: 26.9 miles *
Driving Time: 55 minutes *

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* The distance was calculated from San Juan.

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Puerto Rico has a larger population in the western hemisphere than Jamaica, Costa Rica, Panama, and the same or more population than 30 of the 50 states of the US.