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Canovanas, Puerto Rico

(kah-NO-vah-nahs)

Canóvanas is known as “La Cuna de los Indios” (Indian cradle)
and “La Ciudad de las Carreras” (race horse town) because of its
racetrack call “El Comandante”. Juan R. Calderón founded Canóvanas
in 1909. Canóvanas derives its name from a local Indian chief
Canobaná (Canovanax).

Canóvanas is also known as the “Pueblo Valeroso” (valiant town)
because the local Indian chief Yuira was killed defending the
Spaniards from the Taínos.

Located about a 15-minute drive from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport the
Hipódromo Camarero (formerly known as El Nuevo Comandante) is the only race track in Puerto
Rico, holding horse races every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Admission and parking are free. (787) 886-5151, (787) 641-6060.

Other places worth exploring include:

• Los Pilones Falls
• Charco de los Caballos

Economy

The surrounding areas produce coffee, sugar cane and bananas.

Geography

Canóvanas is located in the northeastern region,
north of Juncos and Las Piedras; south of Loíza;
east of Carolina; and west of Río Grande.
Its rivers are: Canóvanas, Cubuy, Herrera, Canovanillas and Grande de
Loíza.

To the south of Canovanas you’ll find portions of the Luquillo Mountain Range,
with the Cerro El Negro being the highest peak in the region at 2,592 feet. Other
high peaks include La Peregrina (1,903 feet) and Pitahaya (951 feet), both located at Barrio Hato Puerco.

Canovanas is made up of 8 barrios (wards/districts):

• Campo Rico
• Cubuy
• El Verde
• Hato Puerco
• Las Lomas
• Las Mercedes
• Pueblo
• Toma Agua

Climate

The annual precipitation is approximately 73.62 inches and the
average temperature is 75°F.

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Notable People

There are many well-known “canovanenses”, among them:

• Franciso E. Mundo
• Enrique Sanchez Cappa
• Julio Jimenez
• Luis Sanchez Cappa
• Rafael Albandoz
• Agustin Lopez Cases
• Milagros Carillo (“La jibarita de Canovanas”)

Restaurants

• Tropical Hong Kong Restaurant (Chinese), (787) 876-6111
• Tropical Hong Kong Restaurant (Chinese), (787) 256-2350

Festivals and Events

• Fiestas de Cruz – May
• Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Sra. del Pilar – October
  Every year, Canovanas celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
  (787) 876-2328
• Navidad en el Campo – December

Symbols

Flag

Coat of Arms

Anthem

The anthem of Canovanas was written by Doris Sandra Estrada Jimenez. The title is
Canóvanas.

Education

There are 17 public schools in Canovanas,
education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.

Demographics *

Population
42,337

Puerto Rico: 3,285,874

Land Area: 32.87 sq mi

Density: 1,372.70 per sq mi

Median Age: 40.8

Sex: 52% female

Economics **

Per capita income
$13,610

Puerto Rico: $21,058

Median household income: $21,614
Puerto Rico: $21,058

Persons below poverty line: 41. 3%

Housing, families and educational attainment *

Number of households
14,705
Housing units density:
592.5 (2013)

Persons per household: 3.06

High school grad or higher: 76.1%

Marital status: 40% married

* U.S. Census Bureau 2020 data, unless otherwise noted – Source: Quick Facts Puerto Rico.

** U.S. Census Bureau 2016-2020

Map References

Coordinates: 18.3792° N, 65.9014° W

Zip Code: 00729, 00745

Driving Distance from San Juan: 10.7 miles

Driving Time: 22 minutes

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3. Housing

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4. Nightlife

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5. Good for Families

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6. Diversity

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7. Jobs

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8. Weather

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Canóvanas is a suburb of San Juan with a population of 12,316. Canóvanas is in Canóvanas Municipio. Living in Canóvanas offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Canóvanas.

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Population

12,316

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Real Estate

Median Home Value

$156,400

National

$229,800

Median Rent

$736

National

$1,096

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Based on the housing stock, population density, and the proximity of amenities of the area.

Sparse Suburban

• Rent

  25%

• Own

  75%

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Crime & Safety

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• Assault

  No data available  —

  national  282.7

• Murder

  No data available  —

  national  6.1

• Rape

  No data available  —

  national  40.7

• Robbery

  No data available  —

  national  135.5

• Burglary

  No data available  —

  national  500.1

• Theft

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  national  2,042. 8

• Motor Vehicle Theft

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  national  284

Residents

Diversity

grade C

Based on ethnic and economic diversity.

• <10 years

  10%

• 10-17 years

  13%

• 18-24 years

  10%

• 25-34 years

  12%

• 35-44 years

  15%

• 45-54 years

  17%

• 55-64 years

  8%

• 65+ years

  15%

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• Master’s degree or higher

  11%

  national  13%

• Bachelor’s degree

  25%

  national  20%

• Some college or associate’s degree

  29%

  national  29%

• High school diploma or equivalent

  24%

  national  27%

• Less than high school diploma

  10%

  national  11%

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Jobs

grade D minus

Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.

Median Household Income

$36,147

National

$64,994

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Sunrise 06:54 , Astronomical noon: 12:25 , Sunset: 17:57 , Day length: 11:03 , Night length: 12:57 .

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Sunrise 06:56 , Astronomical noon: 12:27 , Sunset: 17:59 , Length of day: 110:03 :03 57 .

Tuesday, 03 January 2023

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Sunrise 06:58 , Astronomical noon: 12:30 , Sunset: 18:03 , Day length: 1105 110:05 AM 55 .

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

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Sunrise 06:58 , Astronomical noon: 12:36 , Sunset: 18:15 , Length of day: 110:17 43 .

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Sunrise 06:56 , Astronomical noon: 12:37 , Sunset: 18:19 , Length of day: 10:23 37 .

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