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Cayey (ka-YAI) is a mountain town in central Puerto Rico located on the Central Mountain range, north of Salinas and Guayama; south of Cidra and Caguas; east of Aibonito and Salinas; and west of San Lorenzo Cayey is spread over 21 wards and Cayey Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city). It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Cayey is notable for its surrounding mountains. The city has been actively growing since the 1990s, evidenced by its designation as a Metropolitan Area by the U.S. Census Bureau. It has experienced significant growth in commerce, and many major retailers, such as Wal-Mart have opened stores in this city.

A new coliseum and hospital facilities have also been built. Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble are two major corporations that have manufacturing facilities in the town. Cayey is host to one of the main campuses of the University of Puerto Rico. The University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is the only liberal arts college in Puerto Rico.

Demographics

Barrios (Districts/Wards)

* Buena Vista

* Beatriz

* Cayey Pueblo

* Cantera

* Cenepo

* Cedro

* Cercadillo

* Culebras Altas

* Culebras Bajas

* Cuba Libre

* Farallón

* Guavate

* San Cristobal

* Jájome Alto

* Jájome Bajo

* Lapa

* La Ley

* Matón Abajo

* Matón Arriba

* Mogote

* Monte Llano

* Pasto Viejo

* Pedro Avila

* Polvorin

* Piedras

* Quebrada Arriba

* Rincón

* Sumido

* Toita

* Villa Polilla

* Vegas

Topography

Cayey is located in a valley surrounded by La Sierra de Cayey, a mountain range where the Carite Forest Reserve is located, and the Cordillera Central, a mountain range that covers most of the central part of Puerto Rico. Because of its location, Cayey its known for its mountains, its cool weather and its foggy mornings, especially in winter. During Spanish rule Spanish soldiers were sent to Cayey, whose cool weather resembled that of Spain, when assigned to Puerto Rico while they acclimated to the tropical weather. In winter it is not unusual for the temperature to drop into the 50's F.

The Carite Forest Reserve

* Rivers are: Río Grande de Loíza, Río Guavate, Río Jájome, Río de la Plata and Río Maton.

Landmarks and places of interest

* Comsat Station.

* Guavate.

* Ramón Frade Museum.

* Sismograph.

* Brisas De Cayey.

Festivals and events

* Regional Fair - April

* Torito Olympics - April

* Matron Festivities Nuestra Señora de Asunción - August