Guayama... Town Of Wizards
Foundation:
Matías de Abadía founded Guayama (gwah-YAH-mah) in 1736. Its name is of Taino origin and derived from the region where Cacique Guanamí and Cacique Guayama lived, guayama means "great site". The town is known as El Pueblo de los Brujos (Town of Wizards) in honor of "Moncho el Brujo" (Moncho the Wizard), a legendary baseball pitcher from Guayama.
Location:
Located in the southern coast, its bordered by: Cayey to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the south, Salinas to the west, and Patillas and Arroyo to the east.
Area:
169.7 sq km / 65.3 sq mi
Population:
44,301 (census 2000)
Population Density:
261.0 per sq km / 678.4 per sq mi
People are known as:
Guayameses
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Guayama is also known as:
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El Pueblo de los Brujos (Town Of Wizards)
Ciudad Bruja (Wizard City)
La Ciudad del Guamaní (Guamaní City)
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Wards:
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Census 2000:
Population by Wards - Guayama
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Habitants
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Algarrobo
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7,377
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Caimital
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4,505
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Carite
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1,157
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Carmen
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682
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Guamaní
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1,528
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Guayama Town
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17,111
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Jobos
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7,706
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Machete
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2,509
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Palmas
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841
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Pozo Hondo
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885
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Total
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44,301
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Source:
Census 2000
Political Division - Administrative:
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Patron:
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San Antonio de Padua
San Antonio de Padua Parish
Apartado 282
Guayama, P.R. 00785
(787) 864-4100
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Topography:
Guayama belongs, geographically, to the Southern Coastal Valley region. Part of the Jajome and Cayey Sierras can be found in the northern part this municipality.
Hydrography:
The hydrography is formed by the Plata, Chiquito, Guamaní and Seco rivers, and the Palmas Bajas, Culebra, Barros, Cimarrona, Salada, Corazón and Branderí gorges. The hydrographic system also includes the Carite Dam, Lake Melania and Las Mareas Lagoon near the coast.
Climate:
Annual precipitation is around 51.95 inches and its average temperature is 81°F.
Economy:
Manufacturing (pharmaceuticals, chemicals and petrochemicals), agriculture (sugar cane) and fishing.
Average Salary:
$344.93 weekly (1998)
Flag:
The Guayama flag is made up of three stripes of different colors. To the left of the top stripe we can see the Old Mill, which today is known as the Molino de Vives.
Meaning of the colors:
- Black - the African or black race of Puerto Rico.
- Yellow - the economic gain that generated the sugar cane in Puerto Rico.
- Red - the blood spilled by the enslaved Indians in the fights with foreign invasions.
Coat Of Arms:
The shield is divided in four parts and in two of them part of a chessboard appears. This makes reference to the square and regular form of the Guayama urban zone. It has two old mill towers. These symbolize the sugar cane culture. They also represent the characteristic elements of the landscape and history of the town.
The laurel trees constitute a representation of the beautiful Recreation Plaza very well known for its trimmed trees. The three silver flowers symbolize San Antonio de Padua, patron of Guayama. The crown represents Cacique Guayama, name of the town. The branches with guava fruits surrounding the shield symbolize a legend related to the origins of the town: the appearance of San Antonio de Padua floating over a guava tree. The big crown has four towers that represent the municipal autonomy and the unity of the citizens in the defense of their historical traditions and common well-being. The crown means that Guayama obtained the title of Village.
Public Schools sorted by educational levels.
Updated: 08/07/2003
Caguas Region
Guayama District
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Name
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Level
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Telephone
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Address
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Elementary
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ALEJANDRO ORTÍZ RESTO
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K-4
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(787) 864-6413
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PO Box 2219, P.R. 00785-0000
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AMALIA MARÍN
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K-6
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(787) 864-1068
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PO Box 2368, P.R. 00785-0000
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ANSELMO VÁZQUEZ DE JESÚS
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K-4
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(787) 853-2002
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PO Box 2219, P.R. 00785-0000
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BARTOLO CAUSSADE GONZÁLEZ
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K-6
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(787) 866-0367
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PO Box 1979, P.R. 00785-0000
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CARLOS MARTÍNEZ BENÍTEZ
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K-6
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(787) 866-0373
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PO Box 90, P.R. 00785-0000
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FRANCISCO NAVARRO COLÓN
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K-6
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(787) 866-0779
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PO Box 449, P.R. 00785-9707
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JORGE WASHINGTON II
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3-6
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(787) 864-1268
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PO Box 57, P.R. 00785-0000
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JOSÉ MUÑOZ VÁZQUEZ
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K-6
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(787) 864-4919
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PO Box 90, P.R. 00785-0000
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LUIS MUÑOZ RIVERA
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K-2
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(787) 864-1015
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PO Box 90, P.R. 00785-0000
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LUIS PALÉS MATOS
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K-6
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(787) 864-2101
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PO Box 2280, P.R. 00785-0000
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MARCELA GARCÍA CORA
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K-6
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(787) 864-7374
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PO Box 2219, P.R. 00785-0000
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OLIMPO
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K-6
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(787) 864-3875
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PO Box 90, P.R. 00785-0000
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OSCAR HERNÁNDEZ GUEVARA
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K-6
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(787) 864-8242
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PO Box 2370, P.R. 00785-0000
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VICENTE PALÉS ANÉS
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K-6
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(787) 864-0866
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PO Box 90, P.R. 00785-0000
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WASHINGTON I
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PK-2
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(787) 864-0566
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PO Box 10007 Suite 121, P.R. 00785-0000
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Intermediate
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GENARO CAUTIÑO
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7
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(787) 864-0668
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PO Box 90, P.R. 00785-0000
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LUIS A RIVERA
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8-9
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(787) 864-0968
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PO Box 90, P.R. 00785-0000
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SIMÓN MADERA
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7-9
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(787) 864-0768
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PO Box 10007 Suite 102, P.R. 00785-0000
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PS - Institute
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INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO
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13-14
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(787) 864-0354
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PO Box 150, P.R. 00785-0000
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Others
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ELEUTERIO LUGO
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ADULTOS
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(787) 864-3959
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PO Box 90, P.R. 00785-0000
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RAMÓN ÁVILA (TECH. VOC.)
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ADULTOS
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(787) 864-0413
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PO Box 150, P.R. 00785-0000
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Secondary
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ADELA BRENES TEXIDOR
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7-12
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(787) 864-7700
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PO Box 2188, P.R. 00785-0000
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FRANCISCO GARCÍA BOYRIE
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7-12
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(787) 864-3879
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PO Box 10016, P.R. 00785-0000
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SU JUAN ALEMAÑY SILVA
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K-9
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(787) 864-3005
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PO Box 90, P.R. 00785-0000
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High School
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ANTONIO LUCHETTI
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EE
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(787) 864-2202
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PO Box 90, P.R. 00785-0000
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DR. RAFAEL LÓPEZ LANDRÓN
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10-12
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(787) 864-4366
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PO Box 90, P.R. 00785-0000
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Hymn:
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By Néstor Cora Vera
¡Viva Guayama, mi pueblo idolatrado,
la bella patria chica donde nací!
Siempre recuerdo tu nombre venerado.
En mis angustias acuérdate de mí.
¡Viva Derkes, que viva Palés Matos,
grandes hombre de nuestro patrio lar!
Su recuerdo es muy grato
y a Guayama le vamos a cantar.
Recordemos, recordemos
a Guayama, con amor.
Recordemos, recordemos
a Guayama, con amor
son tus mujeres, cual ninfas escapadas.
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Events:
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Brujo Carnival - March
Dulce Sueño Fair - March
Paso Fino Fair - March
Patron Festivities - June
Jíbaro Festival - October
Puertorrican Week - December
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Places To Visit:
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Luis Palés Matos Statue
Punta de las Figuras Lighthouse
Carite Lake
Las Mareas Lagoon
Vives Mill
Pozuelo Beach
Rodeo Beach
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Distinguished Citizens:
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Catalino (Tite) Curet Alonso - Composser
(biography)
Genaro Cautiño Insúa
Francisco G. Bruno
Francisco Porrata Doria
Luis Palés Matos - Poet
(biography)
Vicente Palés Anés
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Guayama Mayors 1813 - Present
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Year
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Mayor
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Year
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Mayor
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1813
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Jacinto Texidor
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1914-1920
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Genaro Cautino Insua
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1814
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Andrés José de Rivera
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1920-1924
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Dr. Alejandro Buitrago
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1818
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Francisco Antonio Ortíz
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1924-1929
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Joaquín Rovira
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1825
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Francisco Brenes
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1929
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Lcdo. José J. Aponte
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1840
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Santiago Porrata Doria
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1932
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Francisco Porrata Doria
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1848
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Germán Richehoff
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1940
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José Ochoa Ramos
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1870
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Agustín Calimano
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1940-1952
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Félix Álvarez Bones
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1892-1896
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Enrique Montes de Oca
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1952
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Obdulia Velazquez Vda. de Lorenzo
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1896-1898
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Rafael Amorós
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1956
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Víctor Borrero
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1898-1902
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Celestino Domínguez
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1960
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Félix Álvarez Bones
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1902
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José Juan Vidal
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1964-1972
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Víctor Borrero
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1904-1908
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Enrique González
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1973-1984
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Miguel Díaz Tirado
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1908-1910
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Enrique Amy
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1985- Present
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Héctor Luis Colón Mendoza
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1910-1914
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José Muñoz Vázquez
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Source: Municipality of Guayama
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Mayor:
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Hon. Héctor L. "Gui" Colón (PPD)
P.O. Box 360
Guayama, P.R. 00785
(787) 864- 0600
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2004 General Election Results
Municipality of Guayama
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Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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Percent
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HECTOR (GUI) COLON
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11,092
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50.10%
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GLORIMARI JAIME
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10,540
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47.60%
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MARTA IDALIA DIAZ SANCHEZ
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355
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1.60%
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*OTHERS
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154
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0.70%
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Total
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22,141
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Breakdown of Others
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Reported Voting Centers Participation
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Direct Nomination
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8
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Registered Voters
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28,398
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Blank
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85
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Votes
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22,141
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Null
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61
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Participation Percent
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77.97%
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Reported Voting Centers: 97 out of 97 for 100.00%
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Total Registered
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28,398
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Source: Comisión Estatal de Elecciones de Puerto Rico
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