Guaynabo
(gwei-NAH-bo)Guaynabo is known as "Capital del Deporte" (capital of the sport). Puerto Rico's first settlement, Caparra, was founded in the area in 1508 by Juan Ponce de León. Guaynabo derives its name from a Taino Indian term which means "lugar de aguas dulces".
The Caparra Ruins Historical Museum & Park, the first Spanish settlement on Puerto Rico (1508), includes the remains of explorer Juan Ponce de León's residence.
Guaynabo is located in the northern coast of the island, north of Aguas Buenas; south of Cataño; east of Bayamón; and west of San Juan.
Fruits are the principal crops grown in the surrounding rural area.
There are many well-known "guaynabeños", among them:
- politician Román Baldorioty de Castro
- Jose R. Carazo
- Jose Pepito Bonano
- Cesar Lopez
- Lidio Cruz Moclova
- Aurelio Maldonado
Guaynabo is made up of 10 barrios (wards/districts):
- Camarones
- Frailes
- Guaraguao
- Hato Nuevo
- Mamey
- Pueblo
- Pueblo Viejo
- Río
- Santa Rosa
- Sonadora
Things to See and Do In Guaynabo
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What to Do and See?
Where to Eat?
Festivals and Events
- Fiesta de Reyes - January
- Carnaval Mabó - February
- Festival Bomba y Plena - October
Festivities take place in the Bo. Amelia. - Ciudad Encantada en Navidad - November/December
Festivities take place in the Tablado del Río parking lot. - Iluminación Navideña - November
Symbols
Anthem: Guaynabo, pueblo querido,...
Education
There are 24 public schools in Guaynabo, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education. Guaynabo is also home of 2 colleges and universities.
Climate
Demographics *
97,924
Population
94,645 (July 2013 est.)
Land Area: 27.58 sq mi
Density: 3550.5 per sq mi
Median Age: 39.7
Economics *
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068
Median household income: $35,074
Puerto Rico: $19,624
Persons below poverty line: 27.10 %
Housing, families and educational attainment *
37,402
Number of households
Housing units density: 1523.3
Persons per household: 3.09
High school grad or higher: 80.2%
* U.S. Census Bureau 2010 data unless otherwise noted.
Map References
Coordinates: 18.1144° N, 66.1681° W
Zip Code: 00965, 00966, 00968, 00969, 00970, 00971
Driving Distance from San Juan: 15.8 miles
Driving Time: 27 minutes