History

Comerío was founded on June 12, 1826. Originally named "Sabana del Palmar", but later changed to Comerío, named after a local Indian chief Comerio.

Flag
Quartered in cross, of green and white, and superimposed the right superior quarter is a anchored yellow cross.

Barrios (Districts/Wards)

• Cedrito
• Doña Elena
• Nananjo
• Palomas
• Piñas
• Río Hondo
• Vega Redonda

Geo/Topography
Rivers are: Arroata, La Plata and Rio Hondo.

Agriculture
Tobacco

Tourism

Landmarks and places of interest

• La Tiza Peak
• La Mora Caves
• La Plata River
• Las Pailas
• Los Pilones
• Media Luna Recreation Park
• Tobacco Warehouse
• Town Square

Festivals and events

• Spring Carnival - April
• Jíbaro Festival - June
• El Jobo Festival - July
• Patron Festivities - August
• San Andrés Apostil Festivities - November
• La Mora Cave Festival - December
• El Seco Marathon - December
• Christmas Fantasy - December

Notable "Comerieños "

• Celestino J. Pérez - Pharmacist, lawyer and elected legislator
• Claudio Torres - Composer
• Juana Colón (1886-1967) - Founder of the Socialist Party in Comerío
• Manuel A. Pérez (1890-1951) - Professor
• María Aguayo - Senator

Comerío, Puerto Rico. (2006, September 13). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:21, October 18, 2006, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Comer%C3%ADo%2C_Puerto_Rico&oldid=75581555