(ah-RO-yo)
Arroyo is known as Pueblo Ingrato-Pueblo Grato. The town was founded in December 25, 1855. Arroyo derives its name from the small stream from which weary travelers in the past stopped for a drink of water and to rest.
Punta Guilarte Beach is considered one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.
Arroyo is located in the region known as the Southern Coastal Valley, a very dry region. Bordering the Caribbean Sea, east of Guayama and northwest of Patillas. Arroyo's highest peaks are Yaurel (686 m), Corazón (605 m), and Ancones (270 m).
Arroyo's Hospital Lafayette is one of the oldest private hospitals in the southeast of the island.
The surrounding areas produce sugar cane.
There are many well-known "arroyanos", among them:
- Francisco J. Amy
- Marcelina Cintrón
- José Manautou Fantauzzi
- Juan B. Huyke, writer and politician
- Enrique Huyke
- Galio Ortíz
- José Ramón Quiñones
| Land Area: | 39 sq km (14.5 sq mi) |
| Water Area: | 20.60 sq mi |
| Population: | 20,219 |
| Density: | 507.0 per sq km (1,318.4 per sq mi) |
| Housing Units: | 7,287 |
| Housing Density: | 484.5 |
| Per Capita Income: | $5,797 |
| Source: 2000 Census | |
| Hymn: | Arroyo |
| Barrios (wards) (6): |
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| Driving Distance: | 56.6 miles * |
| Driving Time: | 1 hour, 27 minutes * |
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