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 |

Quebradillas

Founded: 1823
Population: 25,450 (2002 Census)
Residents known as: Quebradillanos
Location: Northwest coastal
Products: Cattle, commerce, tourism
Named for: The many quebradas (creeks) in the area
Nickname: El Ciudad Pirata (The Pirate City)
Patron saint: Saint Raphael Archangel whose fiesta patronal or feast day is celebrated on October 24.
Santos artists from Quebradillas: Israel Gerena Olán

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