Orocovis, Puerto Rico
(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
Restaurants
- La Llave De Oro Restaurant (Puerto Rican), (787) 867-3432
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 *
Population
21,434
Land Area: 63.62 sq mi
Density: 323.9 per sq mi
Median Age: 40.6
Sex: 50% female
Economics **
$8,538
Median household income: $15,805
Puerto Rico: $21,058
Persons below poverty line: 57.9%
Housing, families and educational attainment *
Number of households
6,924
Housing units density:
145.5 (2013)
Persons per household: 2.96
High school grad or higher: 68.7%
Marital status: 36% married
* U.S. Census Bureau 2020 data, unless otherwise noted - Source: Quick Facts Puerto Rico.
** U.S. Census Bureau 2016-2020
Map References
Coordinates: 18.2269° N, 66.3911° W
Zip Code: 720
Driving Distance from San Juan: 49.3 miles
Driving Time: 1 hour, 38 minutes
