Orocovis, Puerto Rico

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(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.

Land Area:	164 sq km (63.0 sq mi)
Water Area:	0.17 sq mi
Population:	24,516
Density:	145.5 per sq km /(378.4 per sq mi)
Housing Units:	7,946
Housing Density:	125.2
Per Capita Income:	$4,637
Source: 2000 Census
Hymn:	Mi patria es una bella isla...
Wards:	Ala de Piedra, Barros, Bauta Abajo, Bauta Arriba, Bermejales, Botijas, Cacaos, Collores, Damián Arriba, Gato, Mata de Caña, Orocovis, Pellejas, Pueblo, Sabana and Saltos.
Driving Distance:	49.3 miles *
Driving Time:	1 hour, 38 minutes *

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*	The distance was calculated from San Juan.

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