Corozal (ko-ro-ZAHL) is a municipality (municipio) of Puerto Rico located in the central-eastern region, north of Orocovis and Barranquitas; south Vega Alta; southwest of Toa Alta; east of Morovis and Orocovis; and west of Naranjito. Corozal is spread over 12 wards and Corozal Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city).
The city name is derived from the "palma de corozo" (grugru palm, Acrocomia media) which abounds in the central zone of the Island.
History
Corozal was founded in 1795 and officially became a town in 1804. Commonly known as La Cuna del Volibol or Volleyball's Crib. It takes its name from the "palma de corozo" (Acrocomia media). Its population as of the 2000 census was 36,867, and it has a land area of 110.3 km².
Flag
Consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width, yellow the top, green the middle and blue the bottom, and in some instances the middle stripe could have embroidered or printed the Coat Of Arms
Coat of Arms
On a gold background three Corozo Palms, with clusters in their original color, planted on a green landscape and in front of a mountain range. At the bottom, blue and silver water waves sprinkled with gold nuggets. The three towercrown is gold with black stones.
Demographics
Barrios (Districts/Wards)
- Abras
- Barrio Pueblo
- Cibuco
- Cuchillas
- Dos Bocas
- Magueyes
- Maná
- Negros
- Padilla
- Palmarejo
- Palmarito
- Palos Blancos
Geo/Topography
Rivers are: Cibuco, Corozal, De los Negros and Grande de Manatí River,
Jacinta Ravine.
Caverna de los Quintero.
Economic
Agriculture
Agriculture (bananas)
Business
Crafts
Tourism
Corozal is home to the Historical Center of Cibuco, a park and museum with relics from the puertorican natives (tainos) as well as objects, paintings and artifacts from the town's history.
The Balalaika, it's a dinner, Liquor store that opened it's doors around circa 1878 and hasn't been closed since, with the exceptions of Hurricane Hugo and the occasional political elections. It's where author/ songwriter/ vocalist/ poetist and Space Pirate Gollo Costra was born and raised. It also serves as a Municipal Police Outpost.
Landmarks and places of interest
- El Rancho Recreation Center
Festivals and events
- Patron Festivities - January
- Corozal Carnival - June
- San Juan Bautista Carnival - June
- Plantain Festival - September
- Corozo Festival - October
Education
The Public High School's name is: Emilio R. Delgado and Porfirio Cruz Garcia in Barrio Cuchillas
Notable "Corozaleños "
David Samuel Sánchez Herrera Emilio R. Delgado Felícita Padilla Juan Maldonado Luis Santos Narváez Ramón Luis Acevedo Ramón A. López Acevedo Sixto Febus Albert Laforte
Books about Corozal
- "Rosa Melchocho Grande" By: Albert J. Laforte Resto (AnasaZi)
- "Como triunfar alrededor de las palmas de corozo y cerca de el medianito" por Pancho Rabia
- "Bubu, un canino de mitos y leyendas (Un dia de Perro (titulo Mexico))" por Gollo Costra
Corozal, Puerto Rico. (2006, October 17). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:37, October 18, 2006, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Corozal%2C_Puerto_Rico&oldid=82074461
