Santa Isabel (SAHN-tah ee-sah-BEL) is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the southern coast, south of Coamo; east of Juana Díaz; and west of Salinas. Santa Isabel is spread over 7 wards and Santa Isabel Pueblo (the downtown area and the administrative center of the city).

Santa Isabel is known as "La Ciudad de los Potros" (colts city).

History

Founding

Santa Isabel was founded on October 5, 1842 by Antonio Vélez.

Flag

The flag is divided horizontally in three stripes of same the width: white the superior one, yellow the central one and red the inferior one, may be ornamented with sugar cane stems or without them.

Coat of Arms

The crowned I stands for Queen Elisabeth of Hungary (Isabel in Spanish). The shells are a symbol for St. James the patron saint of the town, as well as for the many shells found near the town.

Demographics

Barrios (Districts/Wards)

• Boca Velázquez
• Descalabrado
• Felicia Uno
• Felicia Dos
• Jauca I
• Jauca II
• Playa
  

Geo/Topography

Aguirre State Forest
Rivers; Cayures, Coamo, Descalabrado and Jueyes

Economic

Agriculture

The surrounding areas produces fruits and vegetables.

Industrial

Clothing, electrical and electronic machinery, metal products and nutritional products.

Landmarks and Places of Interest

• Aguirre Forest
• El Malecón (boardwalk)
• Indian Museum
• Jauca Beach
• Hacienda Alomar Ruins

Festivals and Events

• Mango Festival - May
• Crab Carnival - June
• Patron Celebrations - July
• Cemí Carnival - October
• Turkey Festival - November

Notable Santaisabelinos

• Carmelo Colon Rivera
• Cesar Miranda

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