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Yabucoa is known as "La Ciudad de los Azúcar", Yabucoa was founded in 1793. Derives its name from a Taino Indian term, which means "sitio donde se cultiva la yuca". Yabucoa is located in the southeastern region, north of Maunabo; south of San Lorenzo, Las Piedras and Humacao; and east of Patillas. The surrounding areas produces sugar cane. There are many well-known "yabucoeños", among them: Santiago Vidarte, Antonio Ayuso Valdivieso, and Jaime Bague.  | | | Land Area: | 143 sq km (54.6 sq mi) | | Water Area: | 28.01 sq mi | | Population: | 43,140 | | Density: | 276.5 per sq km (718.7 per sq mi) | | Housing Units: | 13,688 | | Housing Density: | 247.7 | | Per Capita Income: | $6,125 | | Source: 2000 Census | | Hymn: | Yabucoa es mi Pueblo... | | Wards: | Aguacate, Calabaza, Camino Nuevo, Guayabota, Jácana, Juan Marín, Limones, Playa, Pueblo and Tejas. | | Driving Distance: | 39.8 miles * | | Driving Time: | 1 hour, 8 minutes * |
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