Moca
(MO-kah)
Moca is known as "La Ciudad del Mundillo" (bobbin lace capital). Moca was founded in June 22, 1772 by José de Quiñones.
Moca is located in the northwest region of the island, north of Añasco; southeast of Aguadilla; east of Aguada; and west of Isabela and San Sebastián.
There are many well-known "mocanos", among them:
- Antonio Caban Vale, "El Topo", folklore singer
- Enrique A. Laguerre Vélez, writer and educator
Moca is made up of 17 barrios (wards/districts):
- Aceitunas
- Capá
- Cerro Gordo
- Cruz
- Cuchillas
- Marías
- Naranjo
- Plata
- Pueblo
- Rocha
- Voladoras
Things to See and Do In Moca
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Festivals and Events
- Festival del Camaron - May
- Festival del Mundillo - November
Moca welcomes everybody to its Bobbin Lace Festival. Exhibits of bobbin lace (mundillo) as well as other types of weaving and knitting take place at the plaza town. The festival also includes: weaving demonstrations, traditional music, food and drinks. (787) 818-0105 - Fiestas Patronales Nuestra Senora de la Monserrate - September
Every year, Moca celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 877-2270 - Mundillo Festival - November
Moca celebrates every year this festival where you can view displays of delicate bobbin lace. (787) 877-2270 - Parranda del Enchaquetao - December
Symbols
Anthem: Doce barrios, doce estrellas...
Education
There are 17 public schools in Moca, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
Climate
Demographics *
40,109
Population
39,153 (July 2013 est.)
Land Area: 50.34 sq mi
Density: 796.8 per sq mi
Median Age: 35.1
Economics *
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068
Median household income: $14,717
Puerto Rico: $19,624
Persons below poverty line: 52.80 %
Housing, families and educational attainment *
14,360
Number of households
Housing units density: 333.7
Persons per household: 3.19
High school grad or higher: 66.0%
* U.S. Census Bureau 2010 data unless otherwise noted.
Map References
Coordinates: 18.3947° N, 67.1133° W
Zip Code: 00676
Driving Distance from San Juan: 87 miles
Driving Time: 2 hours, 11 minutes
