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Naguabo

(nah-GWAH-bo)
Location of Naguabo

Naguabo is known as "El Pueblo de los Enchumbaos" (the town of the soaked ones). Naguabo was founded in July 15, 1821. Derives its name from a local Indian Chief Naguabo.

Naguabo is located in the east coast of the island, north of Humacao; south of Río Grande and Ceiba; and east of Las Piedras.


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Cayo Santiago (Photo: Maria Ximena Hernandez)

There are many well-known "naguabeños", among them:

  • Pedro C. Timohee
  • Orlando Rodríguez Cabreras
  • Arturo Gallardo Woods
  • former first lady Inés María Mendoza
  • composer Pedro Flores
  • comedian Ramon del Rivero "Diplo"
  • singer Carmen Delia Dipini
  • Tito Henriquez

Naguabo is made up of 10 barrios (wards/districts):

  • Cubuy
  • Daguao
  • Duque
  • Húcares
  • Santiago y Lima
  • Maizales
  • Mariana
  • Peña Pobre
  • Pueblo
  • Río Blanco

Things to See and Do In Naguabo

Want to know what to see and do in Naguabo? Discover few ideas for exploring and enjoying the city.

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Festivals and Events

  • Festival de Diplo - June
  • Festival del Chapin - June
  • Fiestas del Carmen - July
  • Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Virgen del Rosario - October
    Every year, Naguabo celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 874-3040
  • Semana de Pedro Flores - March

Symbols

Naguabo Flag Naguabo Coat of Arms

Anthem: Hacia el este de las Islas Antillanas...

Education

There are 13 public schools in Naguabo, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.

Climate

10 Day Forecast

Demographics *

26,720
Population
27,092 (July 2013 est.)

Land Area: 51.66 sq mi

Density: 517.2 per sq mi

Median Age: 34.4

Economics *

$7,235
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068

Median household income: $17,132
Puerto Rico: $19,624

Persons below poverty line: 51.70 %

Housing, families and educational attainment *

9,755
Number of households
Housing units density: 232.8

Persons per household: 3.20

High school grad or higher: 69.0%

* U.S. Census Bureau 2010 data unless otherwise noted.

Map References

Coordinates: 18.2194° N, 65.7367° W

Zip Code: 00718, 00744

Driving Distance from San Juan: 34.9 miles

Driving Time: 1 hour, 19 minutes


Did You Know?

The term "china" originated from a brand of oranges that came to Puerto Rico in the 19th century, advertised as names "Naranjas de la China/Oranges from China" China in PR is the color orange and the fruit. naranja, which is used for oranges in most Spanish speaking countries, only refers to the bitter orange in Puerto Rico.