Toa Alta, Puerto Rico
(TO-ah AHL-tah)
Toa Alta is known as La Cuna de Poetas (birthplace of poets). Toa Alta was founded in 1751.
Toa Alta is located in the nothern coast of the island, north of Naranjito; south of Dorado and Toa Baja; east of Vega Alta and Corozal; and west of Bayamón.
There are many well-known toalteños, among them: former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres.
Toa Alta is made up of 10 barrios (wards/districts):
- Contorno
- Galateo
- Mucarabones
- Ortiz
- Piñas
- Pueblo
- Quebrada Arenas
- Quebrada Cruz
- Río Lajas
Festivals and Events
-
[an error occurred while processing this directive]
Symbols
Anthem: Cuna de historia y de grandes poetas
Education
There are 19 public schools in Toa Alta, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
