Jayuya, Puerto Rico
Jayuya
Municipio Autónomo de Jayuya | ||
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Town and Municipality | ||
Commonwealth Puerto Rico | | |
Founded | 1911 | |
Barrios | ||
Government | ||
• Mayor | AST) | |
ZIP Code | 00664 | |
Area code | 787/939 | |
Major routes |
Jayuya (Spanish pronunciation:
Named after the Taíno tribal leader, Hayuya, Jayuya is known for its skilled wood carvers. Among its monuments are the statue of Nemesio Canales and the bust of Hayuya, both by the Puerto Rican sculptor Tomás Batista.
History
The town of Jayuya was founded in 1911, but history traces non-indigenous settlers living in the region as far back as 1878. At that time, a small community was established there, separated from the larger cities of the coasts with little to no communication. Near the end of the 19th century, the town focused on the production of coffee, which greatly boosted the local economy.
In 1911, the town was officially declared a municipality with a population of more than 9,000.
In 1950, the town was the setting of the
When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in September 2017, the people of Jayuya had to resort to collecting spring water.[5] Immediately following the hurricane, rescue and restoration efforts began by community members who gathered at the local high school.[6] Most wooden structures were destroyed.[7]
Geography
Jayuya is located in the center of the island of Puerto Rico, in a valley in the middle of the
The town's total area is estimated at 39.4 square miles (102.05 km2)[
Barrios
Like all municipalities of Puerto Rico, Jayuya is subdivided into barrios. The municipal buildings, central square and large Catholic church are located in the center of the municipality, in a barrio referred to as "el pueblo".[9][10][11][12]
Sectors
Barrios (which are, in contemporary times, roughly comparable to
Special Communities
Comunidades Especiales de Puerto Rico (Special Communities of Puerto Rico) are marginalized communities whose citizens are experiencing a certain amount of social exclusion. A map shows these communities occur in nearly every municipality of the commonwealth. Of the 742 places that were on the list in 2014, the following barrios, communities, sectors, or neighborhoods were in Jayuya: Gripiñas, Puerto Plata, Saliente, Salientito, Las Arenas, Comunidad Mario Canals (Sector El Salto), Comunidad Márquez, Hoyo Frío, Sector El Nudo, Santa Clara, Sector San Felipe, and Sector Las Casitas in Vista Alegre.[18][19]
Climate
As in most municipalities located in the mountain region, the climate is mostly cool with temperatures in the 80 to 70 °F (27 to 21 °C) range. However, they are known to go as low as 50 or 60 °F (10 or 16 °C) during some winters.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1920 | 12,463 | — | |
1930 | 12,223 | −1.9% | |
1940 | 14,589 | 19.4% | |
1950 | 15,113 | 3.6% | |
1960 | 14,633 | −3.2% | |
1970 | 13,588 | −7.1% | |
1980 | 14,722 | 8.3% | |
1990 | 15,527 | 5.5% | |
2000 | 17,318 | 11.5% | |
2010 | 16,642 | −3.9% | |
2020 | 14,779 | −11.2% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[20] 1920–1930[21] 1930–1950[22] 1960–2000[23] 2010[11] 2020[24] |
Festivals and events
Jayuya celebrates its
Other festivals and events celebrated in Jayuya include:
- Three Kings Festival- January
- Jíbaro Tomato Festival- February
- National Indigenous Festival- November
- La Monserrate Marathon- September
Tourism
Due to its location, Jayuya is usually mentioned as the obligatory municipality to visit when visiting the center of the island of
In the outskirts of the city, tourists can visit the
Jayuya is home to the first aerostat in Puerto Rico and one of the world's largest. It is located in barrio Mameyes, at 3,200 feet above sea level. When the aerostat lifts, it reaches 3,500 feet where it has a panoramic view of 360 degrees.[30]
Coffee production can be seen at Hacienda San Pedro located in Jayuya.[31]
Economy
Agriculture
Jayuya's economy has always depended greatly on agriculture. Products like coffee, tomato, and other vegetables are produced and distributed in the region. Livestock is another part of the city's economy.
Industry
In the middle of the 20th century, several manufacturing industries established in Jayuya, aiming to revitalize the economy as well as provide work for the residents. Some of the companies currently in the city are
Government
Like all municipalities in
The city belongs to the
Transportation
There are 34 bridges in Jayuya.[34]
Education
As all other municipalities in the island, Jayuya is part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education. It has several elementary schools distributed throughout the city's barrios. However, there's currently only one public high school, Josefina León Zayas High School, located in the city's downtown. The high school is LEED certified, for having a green-building design.[35]
The Metropolitan University, a private institution, has a campus in the municipality's downtown area.
Former mayors
- 1883 Julio Grau Battle – District Commissioner
- 1911–16 Rosario Canales
- 1916–20 Juan de Jesús López
- 1920–24 Ramón B. Marrero
- 1928 José Rivera Aponte (3 months)
- 1928–36 Jesús Dávila Rodríguez
- 1936–40 Vicente Santiago Reyes – Coalition Republican-Socialist
- 1940–44 Juan Oliver Frau PPD
- 1944 Mario Canales Torresola PPD (intern)
- 1944–48 Manuel Diversé PPD
- 1948–52 Ramón de Jesús Soto PPD
- 1952–68 Adrián Torres Torres PPD
- 1968–72 Rafael A. Ríos Delgado PNP
- 1972–76 José D. "Lolo" Castro González PPD
- 1976–84 Antonio Reyes Santiago PNP
- 1984–92 Venancio A. Tejedor León PPD
- 1992–96 José A. Rivera Rodríguez PNP
- 1996 -Jorge L. González Otero(PPD)
Additional information
- July 11, 1883 – The first parish was established
- March 9, 1911 – Municipality was established
- Mayte Vega Torres – National Winner Walker, athlete
Symbols
The municipio has an official flag and coat of arms.[36]
Flag
The flag is rectangular in shape and derives its symbolism from the coat of arms. It symbolizes the spirit of people proud of their
Coat of arms
Jayuya's coat of arms consists of a shield with a three tower crown above, which is standard for municipalities. Inside the shield, centered at the top, a
Gallery
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Puerto Rico's south shore, from the mountains of Jayuya, taken from Highway 143
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School damaged by Hurricane María in 2017
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Mountain in Jayuya
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Hacienda Gripiñas in Jayuya
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Cemi Museum in Coabey
See also
- List of Puerto Ricans
- History of Puerto Rico
- Did you know-Puerto Rico?
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Further reading
- Mapa de municipios y barrios - Jayuya - Memoria Núm. 68 (PDF). University of Puerto Rico: Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, Oficina del Gobernador, Junta de Planificacion, Santurce, Puerto Rico. 1955.
- Historia, imagen, y sentir de un pueblo: Jayuya – Aura Pierluissi de Rodríguez
- En busca de mis ángeles – Iris de Jesus
- Worker in the Cane – Sidney Mintz
- Tiempos revueltos – Vionette G. Negretti