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Trujillo Alto

(troo-HEE-yo AHL-to)
Location of Trujillo

Trujillo Alto is known as El Pueblo de los Arrecostaos (laid back town). Trujillo Alto was founded on January 8, 1801 by Alonso de Trujillo.

Located in the Northern Coastal Plain and in the karst zonem, north of Caguas and Gurabo; southeast of San Juan, and west of Carolina.

Trujillo Alto is made up of 7 barrios (wards/districts):

  • Carraízo
  • Cuevas, Dos Bocas
  • La Gloria
  • Pueblo
  • Quebrada Grande
  • Quebrada Negrito

Things to See and Do In Trujillo Alto

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

What to Do and See?

Festivals and Events

  • Feria de Paso Fino - November
  • Festival del Macabeo - December
  • Fiestas Patronales de Santa Cruz - September
    Every year, Trujillo Alto celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 755-6565

Symbols

Trujilloa Alto Flag Trujillo Alto Coat of Arms

Anthem: Duerme mi lindo Trujillo...

Education

There are 17 public schools in Trujillo Alto, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education. Trujillo Alto is also home of 1 university.

Climate

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Demographics *

Population
67,740

Puerto Rico: 3,285,874

Land Area: 20.76 sq mi

Density: 3,237.80 per sq mi

Median Age: 43.5

Sex: 54% female

Economics **

Per capita income
$16,824
Puerto Rico: $21,058

Median household income: $32,611
Puerto Rico: $21,058

Persons below poverty line: 29.3%

Housing, families and educational attainment *

Number of households
23,805
Housing units density:
1,459.3 (2013)

Persons per household: 2.7

High school grad or higher: 84.9%

Marital status: 43% married

* U.S. Census Bureau 2020 data, unless otherwise noted - Source: Quick Facts Puerto Rico.
** U.S. Census Bureau 2016-2020

Map References

Coordinates: 18.3628° N, 66.0175° W

Zip Code: 00976, 00977, 00978

Driving Distance from San Juan: 8.9 miles

Driving Time: 20 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.