Morovis


Morovis
(mo-RO-vis)

Morovis is known as "La Isla Menos Morovis" (the island except Morovis). Morovis was founded in 1818 by Juan Evangelista Rivera and Juan José de Torres.
Morovis is located inthe central region of the island, north of Orocovis; south of Manatí, Vega Baja, and Vega Alta; east of Ciales; and west of Corozal.

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Monolíticos (Photo: Libby de Vera)
There are many well-known"moroveños", among them: Baltasar Corrada.




Morovis is made up of 14 barrios (wards/districts):
Barahona
Cuchillas
Franquez
Monte Llano
Morovis Norte
Morovis Sur
Pasto
Perchas
Pueblo
Río Grande
SanLorenzo
Torrecillas
Unibón
Vaga
Festivals and Events
Homenaje a Don Felo - May 
Festival del Cuatro - July 
Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Sra. del Carmen - July 
Every year, Morovis celebrates apatron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
Dia de los Inocentes - December 
La Isla Menos North - December 
Symbols

Anthem: Oh Morovis, tu viveslatente...
Education
There are 15 public schools in Morovis, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
Climate
10 Day Forecast
Demographics *
32,610
Population
32,617 (July 2013est.)
Land Area: 38.87 sq mi
Density: 839.0 per sq mi
Median Age: 33
Economics *
$7,235
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068
Median household income: $14,797 
Puerto Rico: $19,624
Persons belowpoverty line: 56.20 %
Housing, families and educational attainment *
10,859
Number of households
Housing units density: 318.5
Persons per household: 3.37
High school grad or higher: 62.3%
* U.S. CensusBureau 2010 data unless otherwise noted.
Map References
Coordinates: 18.1144° N, 66.1681° W
Zip Code: 00687
Driving Distance from San Juan: 39.1 miles
Driving Time: 1 hour, 14 minutesMunicipio de Morovis
Localización:
Se encuentra localizado en el norte de la isla. Limita con Manatí, Vega Baja y Vega Alta por el norte; con Orocovis por el sur, con Corozal por el este, y con...