Naguabo, Puerto Rico
(nah-GWAH-bo)
Naguabo is known as "El Pueblo de los Enchumbaos" (the town of the soaked ones). Naguabo was founded in July 15, 1821. Derives its name from a local Indian Chief Naguabo.
Naguabo is located in the east coast of the island, north of Humacao; south of Río Grande and Ceiba; and east of Las Piedras.
There are many well-known "naguabeños", among them:
- Pedro C. Timohee
- Orlando Rodríguez Cabreras
- Arturo Gallardo Woods
- former first lady Inés María Mendoza
- composer Pedro Flores
- comedian Ramon del Rivero "Diplo"
- singer Carmen Delia Dipini
- Tito Henriquez
Naguabo is made up of 10 barrios (wards/districts):
- Cubuy
- Daguao
- Duque
- Húcares
- Santiago y Lima
- Maizales
- Mariana
- Peña Pobre
- Pueblo
- Río Blanco
Accommodations
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Festivals and Events
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Symbols
Anthem: Hacia el este de las Islas Antillanas...
Education
There are 13 public schools in Naguabo, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
