| Arroyo, Puerto Rico | |||
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| Nickname(s): Pueblo Ingrato-Pueblo Grato", "Los Bucaneros | |||
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| Country | United States | ||
| Territory | Puerto Rico | ||
| Founded | December 25, 1855 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Hon. Basilio Figueroa de Jesús (PNP) | ||
| - Senatorial dist. | 6 Guayama | ||
| - Representative dist. | 30 | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 23 sq mi (59.6 km2) | ||
| - Land | 15.1 sq mi (39 km2) | ||
| - Water | 8 sq mi (20.6 km2) | ||
| Population (2000) | |||
| - Total | 20,219 | ||
| - Density | 1,313.1/sq mi (507/km2) | ||
| - Gentilic | Arroyanos | ||
| Time zone | AST (UTC-4) | ||
| Anthem – "Arroyo" | |||
Arroyo is a municipality in the Southern Coastal Valley of Puerto Rico and bordered by the Caribbean Sea, east of the municipality of Guayama and northwest of the municipality of Patillas. Arroyo is spread over 5 wards and Arroyo Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city). It is part of the Guayama Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Arroyo, founded in December 25, 1855, derives its name from the small stream from which weary travelers in the past stopped for a drink of water and to rest.
Flag
It has two horizontal bands of equal size. The orange and black colors keep alive a past filled with adventure and accomplishment. The Coat of Arms is placed in the center of the flag.
Coat of Arms
Cut into the upper blue field a church, a rosary to the right and a flower to the left. At the base, a tower between two silver telegraph poles on green hills. At the bottom waving stripes of blue and silver, and below these, a fish. Above the shield, lies a crown of three towers filled in with purple. Below there's a banner with the motto, Arroyo Pueblo Grato (Arroyo Pleasing Town).
Demographics
Barrios (Districts/Wards)
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Economy
The owner of Lafayette was known as Federico Basora Aldecoa. He was very rich.He was also the owner of the theater next to the panaderia and reposteria La Familia and The Supermercados Ola.The theater is located near the Plaza.For more information call the "Alcaldia",Hon.Basilio Figueroa (Mayor).
Business
Arroyo's Hospital Lafayette is one of the oldest private hospitals in the southeast of the island. Also, Stryker a major medical implements fabricator; has a production plant near the "Cuatro Calles" sector.
Industrial
Tourism
Landmarks and places of interest
- Enrique Huyke Monument
- La Cora Hacienda
- Las Palmas Beach
- Old Tower
- Punta Guilarte Beach - considered one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.
- Punta de Las Figuras Lighthouse
- Samuel F. B. Morse Monument
- Wind Mill
- Arroyo Sugar Cane Train
Festivals and events
- Arroyo Carnival- February
- "Fiesta Negra" - March
- Cross Rosaries - May
- "Fiestas Patronales" - July
- Fish Festival - November
- Christmas Festival - December
Sports
Arroyo is a very good place to be when it comes to Class "A" Baseball. The teams of Antigua and Yaurel are the most predominant ones.
External links
Coordinates: 17°57′57″N 66°03′41″W / 17.96583°N 66.06139°W
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