Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
(troo-HEE-yo AHL-to)
Trujillo Alto is known as El Pueblo de los Arrecostaos
(laid back town). Trujillo Alto was founded on January 8, 1801 by Alonso
de Trujillo.
Located in the Northern Coastal Plain and in the karst zonem,
north of Caguas and Gurabo; southeast of San Juan,
and west of Carolina.
Trujillo Alto is made up of 7 barrios (wards/districts):
- Carraízo
- Cuevas, Dos Bocas
- La Gloria
- Pueblo
- Quebrada Grande
- Quebrada Negrito
Festivals and Events
- Feria de Paso Fino - November
- Festival del Macabeo - December
- Fiestas Patronales de Santa Cruz - September
Every year, Trujillo Alto celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
(787) 755-6565
Symbols
Anthem:
Duerme mi lindo Trujillo...
Education
There are 17 public schools in Trujillo Alto,
education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education. Trujillo Alto is also home of 1 university.
Climate
10 Day Forecast from weather.com
Demographics *
Population
67,740
Puerto Rico: 3,285,874
Land Area: 20.76 sq mi
Density: 3,237.80 per sq mi
Median Age: 43.5
Sex: 54% female
Economics **
Per capita income
$16,824Puerto Rico: $21,058
Median household income: $32,611
Puerto Rico: $21,058
Persons below poverty line: 29.3%
Housing, families and educational attainment *
Number of households
23,805
Housing units density:
1,459.3 (2013)
Persons per household: 2.7
High school grad or higher: 84.9%
Marital status: 43% married
* U.S. Census Bureau 2020 data, unless otherwise noted - Source: Quick Facts Puerto Rico.
** U.S. Census Bureau 2016-2020
Map References
Coordinates: 18.3628° N, 66.0175° W
ZIP Code: 00976, 00977, 00978
Driving Distance from San Juan: 8.9 miles
Driving Time: 20 minutes
