Jayuya, Puerto Rico

Local nameJayuya
LocationGreater Antilles, Cuba

Jayuya is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the mountainous center region of the island, north of Ponce; east of Utuado; and west of Ciales. Jayuya is spread over 10 barrios and Jayuya Pueblo. It is the principal city of the Jayuya Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Named after the Taíno tribal leader, Hayuya, Jayuya is known for its skilled wood carvers. Among its monuments are the statue of Nemesio Canales and the bust of Hayuya, both by the Puerto Rican sculptor Tomás Batista.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayuya,_Puerto_Rico

Coordinates 18°13'7.933" N -66°35'32.531" E

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