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Corozal /koro'sal/ is a municipality (municipio) of Puerto Rico located in the central-eastern region, north of Orocovis and Barranquitas; south Vega Alta; southwest of Toa Alta; east of Morovis and Orocovis; and west of Naranjito. Corozal is spread over 12 wards and Corozal Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city). It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The city name is derived from the "palma de corozo" (grugru palm, Acrocomia media) which abounds in the central zone of the Island.

Corozal's local Taino Indian Cacique (Chief) was called Orocobix and his yucayeque or tribe was known as the Jatibonicu Taino.

Corozal was founded in 1795 and officially became a town in 1804. Commonly known as La Cuna del Volibol or Volleyball's Crib. It takes its name from the "palma de corozo" (Acrocomia media). Its population as of the 2000 census was 36,867, and it has a land area of 110.3 km² (43 sq mi).

Demographics

Barrios (Districts/Wards)

* Abras

* Cibuco

* Cuchillas

* Dos Bocas

* Magueyes

* Maná

* Negros

* Padilla

* Palmarejo

* Palmarito

* Palos Blancos

* Pueblo

Geo/Topography

* Rivers are: Río Cibuco, Río Corozal, Río de los Negros and Río Grande de Manatí.

* Jacinta Ravine.

* Caverna de los Quintero.

Tourism

Corozal is home to the Historical Center of Cibuco, a park and museum with relics from the puertorican natives (Tainos) as well as objects, paintings and artifacts from the town's history.

Local interest: El Balalaika is a cafeteria / liquor store which opened its doors around 1878 and hasn't been closed since, with the exceptions of Hurricane Hugo and the occasional political elections. It's where author/ songwriter/ vocalist/ poetist and Space Pirate Gollo Costra was born and raised. It also serves as a Municipal Police Outpost.

Landmarks and places of interest

* El Rancho Recreation Center

Festivals and events

* Patron Festivities - January

* Corozal Carnival - June

* San Juan Bautista Carnival - June

* Plantain Festival - September

* Corozo Festival - October