Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
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| Nickname: "Ciudad del Azúcar", "El Pueblo de Yuca", "Los Bebe Leche" | ||||||
| Gentilic: "Yabucoeños" | ||||||
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| Government | ||||||
| Founded | 1793 | |||||
| Mayor | Hon. Ángel S. García De Jesús | |||||
| Political party | PNP | |||||
| Senatorial district | 7 - Humacao | |||||
| Representative district | 34 | |||||
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| Area | ||||||
| Total | 215.65 km² | |||||
| Land | 143.11 km² | |||||
| Water | 72.55 km² | |||||
| Population | ||||||
| Total (2000) | 39,246 | |||||
| Density | 274.2 persons/km² | |||||
| Time zone | AST (UTC-4) | |||||
| Anthem – "Yabucoa es mi Pueblo" | ||||||
Yabucoa is a small town in the south eastern tip of Puerto Rico located in the southeastern region, north of Maunabo; south of San Lorenzo, Las Piedras and Humacao; and east of Patillas and about one hour from San Juan. Yabucoa is spread over 9 wards and Aguadilla Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city).
Its name is derived from the Taíno word meaning land of water, most likely due to the large number of rivers that water the region. Yabucoa is also known as "La Ciudad del Azúcar" (The City of Sugar).
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[edit] History
Yabucoa was founded in 1793.
[edit] Flag
The design of the flag of Yabucoa is abstract, inspired by the colors of the municipal shield; green, white and violet.
[edit] Coat of Arms
In the shield appear two angels representing the immense multitude of them. The color purple (violet) field of the shield represents the highest dignity of the angels. The walking sticks are attributes of the traveller, and refer to the holy office of the Angels as guides and companions in man's journey in his earthly life. The canes are adorned with guajana flowers, representing the wealth of the sugar cane. The green land where the angels stand symbolizes the fertile valley in which Yabucoa is located.
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[edit] Barrios (Districts/Wards)
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[edit] Geo/Topography
[edit] Anthem
By Dr. Juan A. Quiñones Soto
Yabucoa es mi Pueblo
y mi meta la unidad,
como hermanos laboremos
por Paz y Felicidad.
Fraternalmente estaremos
en pos de un Ideal,
luchar siempre con justicia
con verdad y dignidad.
Nuestro Valle nos inspira,
nuestro Monte, nuestro Mar,
dispuestos siempre estaremos
en la luchar a continuar.
Yabucoa, cuna nuestra,
que Guaracas defendió
toca ahora nuestra herencia
proteger con Fe y Amor.
Con la mente siempre al cielo
nuestra lucha ha de ser
conservarle a nuestros Hijos
esta tierra, este hogar.
Yabucoa es mi Pueblo
y mi meta la unidad,
como hermanos laboremos
por Paz y Felicidad.
[edit] Economic
[edit] Agriculture
Yabucoa is known for its agricultural prowess because of the surrounding fertile valley that produces a large amount of the island's sugar, plantain and bananas. Yabucoeños are known as the "sugar people" because most of the valley is used for sugar cane growth and because one of the most visible landmarks that can be seen when entering the municipality is the Hacienda Roig sugar mill, which is one of the few sugar mills that is still functioning in Puerto Rico today.
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[edit] Tourism
[edit] Landmarks and places of interest
- Guayanés Beach
- Hacienda Santa Lucía Ruins
- La Casa de la Cultura (House of Culture)
- Roig Refinery
- La Lucia Beach
- El Cocal Beach
[edit] Festivals and events
- Sugar Cane Festival - May
- Beach Festival - May
- Carmen Festival - July
- Quebradillas Festival - September
- Patron Celebrations - October
- Festival del Campesino - October
- Martorell Jíbaro Festival - December
[edit] Transportation
A tunnel connecting the town of Yabucoa with the town of Maunabo to the south has almost been completed. Upon its inauguration, this tunnel will be the longest on the island.
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[edit] Notable "Yabucoeños"
- Antonio Ayuso Valdivieso - Lawyer, journalist, educator and politician.
- Santiago Vidarte - Poet
- Alfonso Lastra Charriez- Famous Lawyer and Senator
- Félix Millán - Former MLB baseball player
- Jose (Jabucoa) Montanez- First member of Montanez family to establish Puerto Rican business and civic interest's in the Hartford, CT circa 1966- Father of Sgt.George Montanez- U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier noted for thwarting attacks on U.S. interests in Greece circa 1991-92.
- Eliud Montes Arroyo - Carpenter, soldier.
- Angelo "El Guardia de Palito" - A man with down syndrom and meltally disadvanteged, but loved by the all the town locals because even with his disadvantages and short statute, he goes to "work" (as it's a job self-given)as a Patrol Man everyday directing traffic all over town. Dressed in "Gandules" uniform (Town Police - Not the Regular Policia de Puerto Rico) with his whistle faithfully blowing does a real good job directing traffic aliviating traffic jams, parking woes always giving a smile. He is from one of the Barrios of Yabucoa from where he travels everyday. When he is not "working" he is the sole provider and care-taker of his youger sister (with same mental state) and his Blind mother that he is seen escorting and walking hand in hand. If you're from Yabucoa, Angelo is one person you will never forget.
- Mexicano 777 (Israel Perales Ortiz)- Rapper (Reggaeton/Hiphop): Puerto Rican/Mexican
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