Artists' Home Towns

Select a town below (in grey) for interesting facts and the names of santeros who live and work there.

Camuy |
Corozal |
Lares |
Morovis |
Orocovis |
Ponce |
Quebradillas |
San Germán |
San Juan |
Toa Alta |

Morovis

Founded: 1818 by Juan Evangelista Rivera, a cuatro (guitar) manufacturer
Population: 29,965 (2000 Census)
Residents known as: Moroveños
Location: In mountain range, North central
Products: Coffee, cattle
Named for: Derived from the name given by the Taíno indians
Patron saint: Our Lady of Mount Carmel whose fiesta patronal or feast day is celebrated on July 16.
Santos artists from Morovis: Ceferino Calderón Albaladejo

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