Orocovis
(o-ro-KO-vis)
Orocovis is known as "El Pueblo Corazón" (heart town). Orocovis was founded in 1825 by Juan Rivera de Santiago. Derives its name from a local Indian Chief Orocovix (Orocobix).
Orocovis is located in the Central Mountain Range, north of Villalba and Coamo; south of Morovis and Corozal; southeast of Ciales; east of Jayuya; and west of Barranquitas.
Orocovis is made up of 16 barrios (wards/districts):
- Ala de Piedra
- Barros
- Bauta Abajo
- Bauta Arriba
- Bermejales
- Botijas
- Cacaos
- Collores
- Damián Arriba
- Mata de Caña
- Orocovis
- Pellejas
- Pueblo
- Sabana
- Saltos
Things to See and Do In Orocovis
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Festivals and Events
- Feria de Artesania - September
- Festival de la Juventud - October
- Festival del Camaron - July
- Festival de Teatro Infantil - April
- Festival Nacional del Pastel Puertorriqueno - November
(787) 867-5000 - Fiestas Patronales de San Juan Bautista - June
Every year, Orocovis celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 867-5000
Symbols
Anthem: Mi patria es una bella isla...
Education
There are 15 public schools in Orocovis, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
Climate
Demographics *
23,423
Population
22,805 (July 2013 est.)
Land Area: 63.62 sq mi
Density: 368.2 per sq mi
Median Age: 34.6
Economics *
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068
Median household income: $14,743
Puerto Rico: $19,624
Persons below poverty line: 241.00 %
Housing, families and educational attainment *
7,812
Number of households
Housing units density: 145.5
Persons per household: 3.35
High school grad or higher: 60.4%
* U.S. Census Bureau 2010 data unless otherwise noted.
Map References
Coordinates: 18.2269° N, 66.3911° W
Zip Code: 00720
Driving Distance from San Juan: 49.3 miles
Driving Time: 1 hour, 38 minutes
