Caguas, Puerto Rico

Flag Seal
Nickname: "La Ciudad del Turabo", "La Ciudad Criolla"
Gentilic: "Cagüeños"
Location
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Government
Founded	January 1, 1775
Mayor	William Miranda Marín
Political party	PPD
Senatorial district	7
Representative district	31, 32
Geographical characteristics
Area
Total	153.00 km²
Land	151.97 km²
Water	1.03 km²
Population
Total (2004)	140,502
Density	924.6 persons/km²
Time zone	AST (UTC-4)
Official website: http://www.Caguas.gov.pr
Anthem - "Caguas"

Caguas (KAH-gwahs) (founded in 1775) is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the Central Mountain Range of Puerto Rico, south of San Juan and Trujillo Alto; west of Gurabo and San Lorenzo; and east of Aguas Buenas. Caguas is spread over 12 wards. January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger,greater) is in modern times the title of the highest ranking municipal officer, who discharges certain judicial and administrative functions, in many systems an elected politician, who serves as chief executive and/or ceremonial official of many types of municipalities. ... William Willie Miranda Marín (born on September 23, 1940) is the mayor of Caguas, Puerto Rico. ... Political parties in Puerto Rico lists political parties in Puerto Rico. ... The Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico —or Partido Popular Democrático de Puerto Rico (PPD) in Spanish— is a political party that stands for Puerto Rico to be a free associated state of the United States, which is also known as a commonwealth status. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... To help compare orders of magnitude of different geographical regions, we list here areas between 1,000 km² and 10,000 km². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... The Atlantic Standard Time Zone (AST) is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting four hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is a high-precision atomic time standard. ... There are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the United States Government, but Puerto Rico has 78 municipalities at the second order. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Trujillo Alto is a municipality of Puerto Rico that was founded in 1801. ... Gurabo is a small town in Puerto Rico. ... San Lorenzo (Spanish Saint Lawrence) is a town in eastern Puerto Rico. ... Image:Aguas Buenas seal. ...

Caguas is located fifteen minutes to a half hour by car from San Juan and one half hour from Ponce. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Ciudad de los Leones , La Perla del Sur Gentilic: Ponceños Location Location of Ponce, Puerto Rico within Puerto Rico Government Founded 1692 Mayor Francisco Zayas Seijo Political party PPD Senatorial district 5 - Ponce Representative district 24,25 Geographical characteristics Area Total 501. ...

It is known as El Valle del Turabo (Turabo Valley) or La Ciudad Criolla (The Creole City) and its name originates from the Taíno cacique Caguax. The reconstruction of Taino village, Cuba The Taíno are pre-Colombian indigenous inhabitants of the Bahamas, Greater Antilles, and some of the Lesser Antilles. ... Cacique may be in reference to: Cacique is one the finest brands of rum produced in Venezuela. ... Caguax was a Taíno cacique who lived on the island of Borikén (Taíno name for Puerto Rico) before the Spanish colonization of the Americas. ...

History

Originally called San Sebastián del Piñal de Caguax , Caguas derives its name from a local Indian chief (Caguax) who was an early Christian convert.

Politics

During the 1980s the city was directed by Mayor Angel O. Berrios and Miguel Hernández, and these days it is led by Mayor William Miranda Marin. Mayors Berrios and Miranda Marín are both members of the PPD which has led the city for many years. Previous mayors also include Manuel Seoane, and Angel Rivera. Angel O. Berrios (born approx. ... PPD logo and accompanying motto: Bread, Land, Freedom. The Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico —or Partido Popular Democrático de Puerto Rico (PPD) in Spanish— is a political party that supports the continuation of Puerto Ricos current status as a free associated state of the United States, which...

Flag

The colors are blue and yellow. The cross stands for the Cross of San Sebastián, for this was the first Christian village that settled in the Caguas Valley together with the hermitage of San Sebastián del Barrero. Ten of the Caguas Barrios have their own flag using the Cross of San Sebastian, its own coat of arms and colors.

Coat of Arms

The colors blue and gold were chosen for the shield, distinctive of the city of Caguas. The figures symbolize the Indigenous and Christian origins of this city. The crown represents Chief Caguax, Monarch of the Turabo Valley, upon the arrival of the Spanish conquerors.

Demographics

Barrios (Districts/Wards)

Geo/Topography

• The Grande de Loíza river divides this municipality from Gurabo.
• Rivers - The Turabo, Cagüitas, Cañaboncito, Bairoa and Cañas

Economic

In September 2005 City Mayor William Miranda Marin levied the first Municipal tax in Puerto Rico via city ordinance. Area Merchants now charge a one cent tax for every dollar spent on all retail businesses. The tax has become known around the island as the "Willie Tax". It has resulted in a $500,000.00 monthly estimated income for the city. Other mayors in the island are looking into the tax system. William Willie Miranda Marín (born on September 23, 1940) is the mayor of Caguas, Puerto Rico. ... Willie Tax is the municipal 1% tax imposed on the residents of the city of Caguas, Puerto Rico. ...

During 2006, Miranda Marin began calling Caguas "El Nuevo Pais de Caguas" ("The New Country of Caguas"), a nickname that drew diverse reactions from Puerto Rican political critics. It is unclear whether Miranda Marin just uses the slogan to attract tourists and companies to the area, or whether he is actually looking for Caguas to become an independent country-municipality.

Agriculture

Its community has enjoyed one of the best economies among Puerto Rican cities since at least the 1980s. During the early part of the 20th century, Caguas hosted one of Puerto Rico's most important sugar manufacturers, which gave employment to thousands of cagüeños.

Business

Numerous business and important buildings have opened up there since then, including the imposing 23 story apartment building Caguas Tower, its adjacent competitors Bonneville Apartments, the 10 floor San Juan Bautista Medical Center, Plaza del Carmen Mall, Plaza Centro Mall, Las Catalinas Mall, and various other important structures.

Industrial

Tourism

Landmarks and places of interest

• Cable Car
• Caguas Historical Museum
• Coquí Villa
• Hacienda Catalina Ruins
• Hacienda Cofresí
• Hacienda Country Club
• Turabo Park

Festivals and events

Rosario Cantado a los Reyes - 4 January Three Kings Festival - 5 January Criolla Beatriz - February Criolla Borinquen Fair - March Criolla Cañabón Fair - April Felipe "La Voz Rodríguez' Birthday - 8 May Cross Festival - 23 - 31 May Typical Criole Festival - 1 - 2 June

Sports

The Criollos de Caguas baseball team are considered the greatest of all-time in all of Latin America, having won 14 national Puerto Rico titles and 11 Caribbean World Series titles; both records. The team is a member of the LBPPR. Three of the first five Puertorricans that played Major League Baseball in the U.S. at one point in their careers played for the Criollos de Caguas (Luis Rodríguez Olmo, Victor Pellot Power, Roberto Clemente). Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... Caribbean World Series logo The Caribbean World Series of Professional Baseball — or Serie del Caribe del Béisbol Profesional in Spanish — is an annual baseball tournament, usually played during the month of February, before the MLB trainings season in Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico or Venezuela. ... The Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League (Spanish: or LBPPR) is the main professional baseball league in Puerto Rico. ... Luis Francisco Rodríguez Olmo (born August 11, 1919) in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, best known as Luis Olmo, is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and right-handed batter. ... Victor Felipe Pellot Pove, a. ... Roberto Clemente Walker (August 18, 1934 – December 31, 1972) was a Major League Baseball right fielder and right-handed batter. ...

The Criollos de Caguas basketball team, founded in 1968 by Dr. Héctor "Tato" Dávila and Lcdo. Libertario Pérez Rodríguez, hasn't enjoyed as much success as their baseball counterparts, but in the early 2000s, they showed a lot of progress by reaching the national playoffs various times. The team is a member of the BSN. In 2006, the team won its first BSN national basketball championship, defeating Flor Melendez and his Santurce Crabbers in five games. The Caguas Creoles —or Criollos de Caguas in Spanish— were a BSN basketball team based in Caguas, Puerto Rico. ... The National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico —or Liga Baloncesto Superior Nacional De Puerto Rico (BSN) in Spanish— was established in 1933 and has produced a handful of NBA players and a lot of classic games and emotive moments to its fans. ... Flor Meléndez Montañez (born January 12, 1947), better known plainly as Flor Meléndez, is a well known former basketball player and an international coach from Puerto Rico. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Caguas counts with the Bairoa Gym, one of the most important boxing gyms in all Puerto Rico and a place where many visiting champions have trained at; such as boxing prospect Miguel Cotto, his brother Jose Miguel, Alberto Mercado, Juan Carazo, Hector Camacho, Alfredo Escalera and others. Bairoa Gym is a boxing gym located in the Bairoa barrio area of Caguas, Puerto Rico. ... Miguel Cotto (born October 29, 1980) is a professional boxer from Puerto Rico. ... José Miguel Cotto (born 1977) is a professional boxer from Caguas, Puerto Rico. ... Alberto Mercado (born January 2, 1961) was a Jr. ... Juan Carazo (born October 10, 1964) is a former boxer from Caguas, Puerto Rico. ... Héctor Camacho (born May 24, 1962), nicknamed Macho Camacho, is a boxer. ... Alfredo Escalera (born March 21, Puerto Rican who was a world champion boxer. ...

The Criollas de Caguas women's volleyball team was a back-to-back national champion from 2000 to 2002. The team is a member of the LVSFPR.

Notable "Cagüeños"

Caguas cathedral Dulce Nombre de Jesús (Sweet Name of Jesus) inaugurated in 1930 with image of Carlos Manuel Rodríguez (beatified 1999)

• Abelardo Diaz Alfaro - Writer - Story teller
• Agnes Tañón Correa- Miss Universe Puerto Rico 1980
• Alex Cora - Boston Red Sox middle infielder
• Carlos Manuel (Charlie) Rodriguez - First Puertorican named Blessed in the Catholic Church
• Concha Meléndez (1895-1983) - Educator
• David Quiñones - Coach of the Year Volleyball Superior League, Holds record of most consecutive victories undefeated (team was 25-0).
• Edgardo Diaz - manager of Menudo
• Florencio Morales Ramos (Ramito) Ramos (1915- 1990) - Trovador
• Herman Badillo (1929- ) - First puertorrican congressman
• Jose Gautier Benitez - Poet
• Jose Ignacio Quinton - pianist and composer of danzas.
• Juan Carazo - Boxer
• Juan José Osuna
• Julian Solis - Boxer
• Dr. Libertario Pérez Rodríguez - Co-founder of the Caguas Basketball team.
• Luis Felipe (La Voz) Rodríguez Quiñones (1926-1996) - Singer
• Margot Arce de Vázquez (1904-1990) - Writer & educator
• Miguel Cotto - Boxer
• Raul Papaleo-Volleyball Player-Gold medalist in the Centroamerican games
• Wilnelia Merced Cruz - Miss World 1975.

Image File history File links Caguas cathedral File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Caguas cathedral File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Blessed Carlos Manuel Rodríguez Santiago (known as Charlie) (November 22, 1918 - July 13,1963) was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico. ... Abelardo Diaz Alfaro (1916 - July 22, 1999) was a Puerto Rican author who reached great fame throughout Latin America during the 1940s. ... José Alexander (Alex) Cora (born October 18, 1975 in Caguas, Puerto Rico) is an utility infielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays with the Boston Red Sox. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1 • 4 • 8 • 9 • 27 • 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1907–present) See Nicknames before Red Sox for disputed nicknames Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds (1901-1911) Major league titles World... The Blessed Carlos Manuel Rodríguez Santiago (known as Charlie) (November 22, 1918 - July 13,1963) was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico. ... Dr. Concha Meléndez (January 21, 1895-June 26, 1983) was an educator, poet, and writer. ... Edgardo Diaz born (c. ... Menudomania! Menudo is a Puerto Rican boy band that was one of the biggest teen music acts during the 1980s and 1990s. ... Florencio Flor Morales Ramos (September 5, 1915–February 23, 1989), much more better known as Ramito, was a famous Puerto Rican singer, trovador and composer who was a native of Caguas, Puerto Rico. ... Herman Badillo (born August 21, 1929 in Caguas, Puerto Rico) Puerto Rican U.S. Congressman. ... José Gautier Benítez (April 12, 1848 - January 24, 1880) was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico. ... Jose Ignacio Quinton (February 1, 1881 – December 19, 1925) born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, was a pianist and composer of danzas. ... Juan Carazo (born October 10, 1964) is a former boxer from Caguas, Puerto Rico. ... Julian Solis (born January 7, 1957) is a former boxer from Puerto Rico. ... Dr. Margot Arce de Vazquez (March 10, 1904-November 14, 1990) born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, was a writer, essayist and educator who founded the Puerto Rican Academy of the Spanish Language. ... Miguel Cotto (born October 29, 1980) is a professional boxer from Puerto Rico. ... Raul Papaleo (born (October 11, 1971) in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is considered by many islanders to be the greatest Beach Volleyball player in Puerto Rico. ... Wilnelia Merced (born October 12, 1959 in Caguas, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican who, in 1975, became the first and to date only winner of the Miss World title from her country. ...

Sister Cities

• Hartford, USA

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References

• Caguas and its barrios, United States Census Bureau

External links

• Eastern Center Virtual Library (Spanish)
• Las Catalinas Mall (Spanish)
• Caguas Community Portal (Spanish)
• Huertas Junior College (Spanish)
• San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
• Columbia College (Spanish)
• Map of Caguas Puerto Rico

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