Naguabo, Puerto Rico

Naguabo, Puerto Rico
Municipality

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Nickname(s): Cuna de Grandes Artistas, Los Enchumbaos
Anthem: "Hacia el este de las Islas Antillanas"

Location of Naguabo in Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°13′10″N 65°44′12″W / 18.21944°N 65.73667°W / 18.21944; -65.73667Coordinates: 18°13′10″N 65°44′12″W / 18.21944°N 65.73667°W / 18.21944; -65.73667
Country United States
Territory Puerto Rico
Founded July 15, 1821
Government
 • Mayor Noé Marcano (PNP)
 • Senatorial dist. 7 - Humacao
 • Representative dist. 35
Area
 • Total 60.1 sq mi (155.57 km2)
 • Land 52.1 sq mi (135 km2)
 • Water 7.9 sq mi (20.57 km2)
Population (2010)
 • Total 26,720
 • Density 440/sq mi (170/km2)
Demonym(s) Naguabeños
Time zone UTC−4 (AST)
Zip code 00718, 00744

Naguabo (Spanish pronunciation: [naˈɣwaβo]) is a municipality in Puerto Rico (U.S.) located in the east coast of the island, north of Humacao; south of Río Grande and Ceiba; and east of Las Piedras. Naguabo is spread over 8 wards and Naguabo Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city). It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Naguabo is said to be the birthplace of the pastelillo de chapín, which is a popular food in Puerto Rico. It is trunkfish wrapped inside a flour dough that is deep fried. Pastelillo de chapín can be found in almost any seaside establishment on the island.

Geography

Naguabo is located in the southeast region of Puerto Rico. The northern part is within the Luquillo Mountain Range, which contain the Picos (tips) of the Este and the Oeste, at 3,448 and 3,346 feet (1,051 and 1,020 m) of altitude above sea level, respectively.[1]

Cityscape

Barrios

  • Daguao
  • El Duque
  • Húcares
  • Santiago y Lima
  • Maizales
  • Mariana
  • Peña Pobre
  • Florida
  • Río Blanco
  • Pueblo
  • Rio (Brazo Seco)

Tourism

Landmarks and places of interest

  • Algodones Key
  • El Yunque National Forest (South Side via PR State Road 191 - Closed at KM 13 (mile marker 8.1) (approx.) due to Road Closure)
  • Naguabo Beach
  • Punta Lima Beach
  • Ramón Rivero "Diplo" Monument
  • Tropical Beach
  • Yudelmi Center
  • Pedro Flores Monument
  • Hucares Waterfront (El Malecón - Boardwalk)
  • City Square (Plaza De Recreo)

Culture

Festivals and events

Transportation

There is public transportation in Naguabo. It operates from 6:00 a.m. using the "Pisicorre" bus.

Books about Naguabo

Historia de Naguabo by Carmelo Rosario Natal

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Barrios de Puerto Rico: Barrio Daguao de Naguabo". PBS Learning Media. Florida PBS. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
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