Naranjito, Puerto Rico

Naranjito is a municipality of Puerto Rico 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 spread over 15 wards and Naranjito Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city).

Naranjito's name comes from an old legend telling the story of two ways to get to downtown Toa Alta. One had a big orange tree and the other one a little orange tree. The road with the little orange tree was easier and faster. Naranjito means little orange tree.

[edit] History

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.

[edit] Flag

It consists of an orange flag crossed by two narrow green stripes close to the superior and inferior edges. The orange color in the flag simbolizes the town of Naranjito(little orange tree) the green simbolizes its always green mountains.

[edit] Coat of Arms

It consists of a red cross that is symbol of San Miguel de Arcángel, Patron of Naranjito. The globe with the cross symbolizes the power and sovereignty of God. The gold and red stripes that appear in the second and third quarters, constitute the primitive baton of the Guafiana lineage. The lily twigs are a tribute of San Antonio de Padua, confessor and doctor of the Church. The orange tree represents the small tree that gave the town's name, Naranjito. The crown is symbol of moral unit of the town.

[edit] Demographics

[edit] Barrios (Districts/Wards)

Achiote
Anones
Cedro Abajo
Cedro Arriba

Guadiana
Lomas
Nuevo

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[edit] Anthem

Lirics by José Archilla Cabrera Music by Paquito López Cruz

Naranjito es mi hogar predilecto
de Borinquen un plácido Edén,
Mis cariños por ti son eternos,
porque tú eres el alma del bien.

En un valle profundo reposa el Guadiana
el eterno rumor te circundan preciosas colinas
y te mira del cielo el Señor.
¿Qué me importan las grandes ciudades?
si allí imperan el vicio y la maldad
en ti luce la sana costumbre
en ti brilla la Santa hermandad.

Eres culto la Diosa Minerva
da su ciencia profusa por ti,
por la Esteves también
Teresita que se yerguen triunfantes aquí.

Dios bendiga los sabios mentores
que difunden contentos la luz
y nos dan los consejos más puros
son los Cristos que llevan la Cruz.

Cuando cese mi vida yo ansío pueblo amado
un humilde rincón donde pueda dormir
al regazo de mi tierra que hallara Colón.
Naranjito es mi hogar predilecto de Borinquen
un plácido Edén, mis cariños por ti son eternos
porque tú eres el alma del bien.

[edit] Economic

[edit] Agriculture

Cattle, fruits, poultry

[edit] Business

Commerce, services

[edit] Industrial

Small factories

[edit] Tourism

[edit] Landmarks and places of interest

Anones Park
Cancha Gelito Ortega
Cedro Abajo Falls
La Marina Boardwalk
La Plata Lake
Las Avispas Hills
Municipal Swimming Pool
Trovador Plaza

[edit] Festivals and events

Mothers Day - May
Volleyball Tournment - May / July
San Antonio Day - June
Chango Festival - June
Anon Festival - June
Patron Festivities - September

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[edit] Education

[edit] Sports

Volleyball

[edit] Notable "Naranjiteños"

Aurelio Gracia Morales - Lawyer, Superior Judge
Felipa Sánchez Cruzado
Francisco (Paco) Roque - Poet
José Archilla Cabrera - Professor, Poet & Pharmacist
Mercedes Rosado - Lawyer, Superior Judge
Monseñor Eduardo Berríos
Paquito López Cruz

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[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Books about Naranjito

== == "El Chango"- == == Apuntes Historicos del Pueblo de Naranjito-1824-1998, Author: Silvestre J. Morales 1999

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