Naranjito, Puerto Rico
(nah-rahn-HEE-to)
Naranjito is known as "La Ciudad de los Colores" (the town of colors). Naranjito was founded on December 3, 1824 by Braulio Morales. Derives its name from the large quantity of orange trees ("naranjas") grown in the town.
Naranjito is located in the central region of the island, south of Toa Alta; north of Barranquitas and Comerío; east of Corozal; and west of Bayamón.
Naranjito is made up of 8 barrios (wards/districts):
- Achiote
- Anones
- Cedro Abajo
- Cedro Arriba
- Guadiana
- Lomas
- Nuevo
- Pueblo
Restaurants
- Boricua Fried Chicken (Puerto Rican), (787) 869-3090
- El Abanico Restaurant (Puerto Rican), (787) 869-5560
- El Capitan Chino (Chinese), (787) 869-8722
- La Catarata Restaurant (Puerto Rican), (787) 869-0658
- Matos Restaurant (Puerto Rican), (787) 869-8129
Festivals and Events
- Festival de Arte y Cultura de San Antonio - June
- Festival San Antonio - June
- Fiestas Patronales de San Miguel Arcangel - September
Every year, Naranjito celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions
Symbols
Anthem: Naranjito es mi hogar predilecto...
Education
There are 14 public schools in Naranjito, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
Climate
Demographics *
Population
29,241
Land Area: 27.4 sq mi
Density: 1,011.60 per sq mi
Median Age: 41.5
Sex: 51% female
Economics **
$10,084
Median household income: $18,778
Puerto Rico: $21,058
Persons below poverty line: 45.9%
Housing, families and educational attainment *
Number of households
8,453
Housing units density:
411.8 (2013)
Persons per household: 3.27
High school grad or higher: 71.9%
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: 18.3008° N, 66.2450° W
Zip Code: 719
Driving Distance from San Juan: 26.9 miles
Driving Time: 55 minutes
