Naguabo, Puerto Rico
(nah-GWAH-bo)
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.
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
Accommodations
- Casa Cubuy Bed and Breakfast (Small Inn),
(787) 874-6221
- Casa Flamboyant (Guest House),
787-874-6074
- Playa Hucares Getaway (Rental),
(732) 536-8996
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
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
Demographics *
Population
23,386
Land Area: 51.66 sq mi
Density: 501.9 per sq mi
Median Age: 39.4
Sex: 53% female
Economics **
$9,337
Median household income: $19,224
Puerto Rico: $21,058
Persons below poverty line: 48.1%
Housing, families and educational attainment *
Number of households
8,276
Housing units density:
232.8 (2013)
Persons per household: 3.13
High school grad or higher: 74.9%
Marital status: 37% married
* U.S. Census Bureau 2020 data, unless otherwise noted - Source: Quick Facts Puerto Rico.
** U.S. Census Bureau 2016-2020
Map References
Coordinates: 18.2194° N, 65.7367° W
Zip Code: 00718, 00744
Driving Distance from San Juan: 34.9 miles
Driving Time: 1 hour, 19 minutes
