Hormigueros
(or-mee-GAI-ros)
Hormigueros is known as "El Pueblo del Milagro" (the town of the miracle). Hormigueros was founded in 1874 by Gerardo Gonzalez. Hormigueros derives its name from a Taino Indian name: Horomico.
Another common folktale attributes the origin of the name to the topography of the municipality which resembles a gigantic anthill, reason why it was named: "Valle del Hormiguero" (anthill valley).
Hormigueros is located in the western region of the island, northeast of Cabo Rojo; northwest of San Germán; and south of Mayagüez. The annual precipitation is around 75 inches.
There are many well-known "hormiguereños", among them: Segundo Ruiz Belvis.
Hormigueros is made up of 6 barrios (wards/districts):
- Benavente
- Guanajibo
- Hormigueros
- Jagüitas
- Lavadero
- Pueblo
Things to See and Do In Hormigueros
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Where to Eat?
Festivals and Events
- Fiestas Patronales Virgen de la Monserrate - September
- Maraton Segundo Ruiz Belvis - September
Symbols
Anthem: Sobre un verde valle de mi linda Borinquén...
Education
There are 8 public schools in Hormigueros, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
Climate
Demographics *
17,250
Population
17,002 (July 2013 est.)
Land Area: 11.34 sq mi
Density: 1521.2 per sq mi
Median Age: 41.5
Economics *
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068
Median household income: $21,107
Puerto Rico: $19,624
Persons below poverty line: 32.80 %
Housing, families and educational attainment *
6,821
Number of households
Housing units density: 686.3
Persons per household: 2.99
High school grad or higher: 69.8%
* U.S. Census Bureau 2010 data unless otherwise noted.
Map References
Coordinates: 18.1397° N, 67.1275° W
Zip Code: 00660
Driving Distance from San Juan: 108.5 miles
Driving Time: 2 hours, 29 minutes
