Comerio
(ko-me-REE-o)
Comerío is known as "La Perla de Plata" (the pearl of the Plata). Comerío was founded on June 12, 1826. Originally named "Sabana del Palmar", but later changed to Comerío, named after a local Indian chief Comerio.
Comerío is located in the center-eastern region of island, north of Aibonito; south of Naranjito and Bayamón; east of Barranquitas; and west of Cidra and Aguas Buenas. Its rivers are: Rio Hondo Arroata and La Plata.
Comerio is made up of 17 barrios (wards/districts):
- Cedrito
- Doña Elena
- Nananjo
- Palomas
- Piñas
- Pueblo
- Río Hondo
- Vega Redonda
Things to See and Do In Comerio
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Festivals and Events
- Carnaval de Primavera - April
- Festival Jibaro - June
- Fiestas de San Andres Apostol - November
- Fiestas Patronales Santo Cristo de la Salud - August
Every year, Comerio celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 875-3445
Symbols
Climate
Anthem: Con alma henchida de amor y ensueño...
Education
There are 15 public schools in Comerio, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
Demographics *
20,778
Population
20,526 (July 2013 est.)
Land Area: 28.4 sq mi
Density: 731.6 per sq mi
Median Age: 35
Economics *
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068
Median household income: $12,615
Puerto Rico: $19,624
Persons below poverty line: 59.30 %
Housing, families and educational attainment *
7,097
Number of households
Housing units density: 284.9
Persons per household: 3.31
High school grad or higher: 60.0%
* U.S. Census Bureau 2010 data unless otherwise noted.
Map References
Coordinates: 18.2181° N, 66.2261° W
Zip Code: 00782
Driving Distance from San Juan: 31.8 miles
Driving Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
