Morovis, Puerto Rico

(mo-RO-vis)

Morovis is known as "La Isla Menos Morovis" (the island except Morovis). Morovis was founded in 1818 by Juan Evangelista Rivera and Juan José de Torres.

Morovis is located in the central region of the island, north of Orocovis; south of Manatí, Vega Baja, and Vega Alta; east of Ciales; and west of Corozal.

ecard

Monolíticos (Photo: Libby de Vera)

There are many well-known "moroveños", among them: Baltasar Corrada.

Morovis is made up of 14 barrios (wards/districts):

Barahona
Cuchillas
Franquez
Monte Llano
Morovis Norte

Morovis Sur
Pasto
Perchas
Pueblo
Río Grande

San Lorenzo
Torrecillas
Unibón
Vaga

Restaurants

Casa Bavaria Restaurant (Puerto Rican), (787) 862-7818
Don Juan Seafood Restaurant (Sea Food), (787) 862-2773
El Fogon de Amalia (Puerto Rican), (787) 862-6222
Restaurant La Colina (Puerto Rican), (787) 862-4856

Festivals and Events

Dia de los Inocentes - December
Festival del Cuatro - July
Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Sra. del Carmen - July
Every year, Morovis celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 862-2155
Homenaje a Don Felo - May
La Isla Menos Central - December

Symbols

Anthem: Oh Morovis, tu vives latente...

Education

There are 15 public schools in Morovis, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.

Climate

10 Day Forecast

Demographics *

Population
28,727

Puerto Rico: 3,285,874

Land Area: 38.87 sq mi

Density: 788.6 per sq mi

Median Age: 39.6

Sex: 50% female

Economics **

Per capita income
$10,319

Puerto Rico: $21,058

Median household income: $21,191
Puerto Rico: $21,058

Persons below poverty line: 44.5%

Housing, families and educational attainment *

Number of households
9,691
Housing units density:
318.5 (2013)

Persons per household: 3.16

High school grad or higher: 73.1%

Marital status: 38% married

* U.S. Census Bureau 2020 data, unless otherwise noted - Source: Quick Facts Puerto Rico.
** U.S. Census Bureau 2016-2020

Map References

Coordinates: 18.1144° N, 66.1681° W

Zip Code: 687

Driving Distance from San Juan: 39.1 miles

Driving Time: 1 hour, 14 minutes