Comerío, Puerto Rico
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Comerío, Puerto Rico — Municipality — 
FlagNickname(s): "La Perla de Plata", "Pueblo de los Guabaleros" Anthem: "Con alma henchida de amor y ensueño"
Location of Comerío in Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°13′05″N 66°13′34″W / 18.21806°N 66.22611°WCoordinates: 18°13′05″N 66°13′34″W / 18.21806°N 66.22611°W Country United States Territory Puerto Rico Founded June 12, 1826 Government - Mayor Hon. José A. "Josian" Santiago (PPD) - Senatorial dist. 6 - Guayama - Representative dist. 29 Area - Total 28.2 sq mi (73.13 km2) - Land 28.2 sq mi (73 km2) - Water 0.1 sq mi (.13 km2) Population (2000) - Total 20,002 - Density 708.4/sq mi (273.5/km2) Demonym Comerieños Time zone AST (UTC-4) Zip code 00782 Area code +1 (spec. +1-787 and +1-939) Website http://www.comerio.gobierno.pr Comerío (Spanish pronunciation: [komeˈɾi.o]) is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the center-eastern region of island, north of Aibonito; south of Naranjito and Bayamón; east of Barranquitas; and west of Cidra and Aguas Buenas. Comerío is spread over 7 wards and Comerío Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city). It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Comerío was founded on June 12, 1826. Originally named "Sabana del Palmar", but later changed to Comerío, named after a local Indian chief Comerio.
Flag
Quartered in cross, of green and white, and superimposed the right superior quarter is an anchored yellow cross.
Coat of Arms
Pending
Demographics
Barrios (Districts/Wards)
- Cedrito "La Prieta"
- Cejas
- Comerío Pueblo
- Doña Elena
- Naranjo
- Palomas
- Piñas
- Río Hondo
- Vega Redonda[1]
Geo/Topography
Rivers are: Río Arroyata, Río de la Plata and Río Hondo.
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Mountaintop view looking north from 18.21512N, 66.21719W
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Comerío Center
Churches
Iglesia Bautista
Iglesia Católica (Santo Cristo de la Salud) Catholic Church named Santo Cristo de la Salud
Economic
Agriculture
- Tobacco (not as predominant lately)
Tourism
Landmarks and places of interest
- La Tiza Peak
- La Mora Caves
- La Plata River
- Las Pailas
- Los Pilones
- Media Luna Recreation Park
- Tobacco Warehouse
- Town Square
Festivals and events
- Spring Carnival - April
- La Mora Cave Festival - June 1,2,3
- Jíbaro Festival - June
- El Jobo Festival - July
- Patron Festivities - August
- San Andrés Apóstol Festivities - November
- El Seco Marathon - December
- Christmas Fantasy - December
Transportation
Notable "Comerieños "
- Celestino J. Pérez - Pharmacist, lawyer and elected legislator
- Claudio Torres - Composer
- Juana Colón (1886–1967) - Founder of the Socialist Party in Comerío
- Manuel A. Pérez (1890–1951) - Professor
- María Arroyo - Senator
- Enrique Pérez Santiago - secretary of health
References
External links
Governmental websites
Informational/cultural
Private, non-profit website
Categories:
- Municipalities of Puerto Rico
- Populated places established in 1826
- San Juan – Caguas – Guaynabo metropolitan area
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