Hormigueros, Puerto Rico
(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
Restaurants
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Festivals and Events
- Fiestas Patronales Virgen de la Monserrate - September
Every year, Hormigueros celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. - Maraton Segundo Ruiz Belvis - September
(787) 849-2515
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 *
Population
15,654
Land Area: 11.34 sq mi
Density: 1,386.50 per sq mi
Median Age: 47.5
Sex: 54% female
Economics **
$12,503
Median household income: $19,848
Puerto Rico: $21,058
Persons below poverty line: 42.4%
Housing, families and educational attainment *
Number of households
6,291
Housing units density:
686.3 (2013)
Persons per household: 2.48
High school grad or higher: 77.5%
Marital status: 40% married
* U.S. Census Bureau 2020 data, unless otherwise noted - Source: Quick Facts Puerto Rico.
** U.S. Census Bureau 2016-2020
Map References
Coordinates: 18.1397° N, 67.1275° W
Zip Code: 660
Driving Distance from San Juan: 108.5 miles
Driving Time: 2 hours, 29 minutes
