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San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico

San Lorenzo (Spanish Saint Lawrence) is a town in eastern Puerto Rico. Also called El Pueblo de los Samatitanos or La Tierra de Leyendas, San Lorenzo was founded in 1811 by Valeriano Muņoz de Oneca . Its original name was San Miguel de Hato Grande. The surrounding areas produce tobacco and sugar canes .

Geography

  • Population: 37,401 (2000)
  • Area: 138 km²
  • Wards:
    • Cerro Gordo
    • Espino
    • Florida
    • Hato
    • Jagual
    • Quebrada Arenas
    • Quebrada Honda
    • Quemados

Famous people from San Lorenzo include Chayanne and Carmita Jimenez.

Last updated: 05-23-2005 14:24:39