Isabela () is a

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and

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located in the north-western region of the island, north of San Sebastián; west of Quebradillas; and east of

Aguadilla Aguadilla (, ), founded in 1775 by Luis de Córdova, is a city and municipality located in the northwestern tip of Puerto Rico, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, north of Aguada, and Moca and west of Isabela. Aguadilla i ...

and Moca. It is named in honor of Isabella I of Castile. Isabela is spread over 13 barrios and Isabela Pueblo, which is the downtown area and administrative center. It is a principal part of the Aguadilla-Isabela-San Sebastián Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Nicknames

The town is known as the ''Jardín del Noroeste'' ("Garden of the Northwest"), because of the many

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in its landscape. It is also known as ''El Pueblo de los Quesitos de Hoja'' ("Town of Leaf Cheeses") for its production of a typical fresh white cheese wrapped in banana plant leaves, reputed to be the best. It is also known as la ''Ciudad de los Gallitos'' or the "City of the Fighting Cocks." Since the 18th century,

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was very common throughout the island, and the town became well known for the quality of its fighting cocks and special breeding and training techniques used by its people.

History

The chief ''Mabodamaca'', one of the most important chieftains of the island of Borinquen (

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for

) during the first decades of the 16th century, ruled the region of the 'Guajataca' (Taíno name for the northwestern region of Puerto Rico) where Isabela was founded. Although the actual date of the origins of the first

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settlement is not precisely known, a small settlement/hermitage is known to have existed by the end of the 17th century or beginning of the 18th century in a great extension of land into what encompass today the municipalities of Isabela,

Camuy Camuy () is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Lares and San Sebastián; east of Quebradillas; and west of Hatillo. Camuy is spread over 12 barrios and Camuy Pueblo (the downtown area and the admini ...

and Quebradillas. The settlement was bordered to the east with the shoreline of the

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and was located on the grounds of an earlier Taíno settlement. Around 1725, José Antonio de Mendizábal y Azares, Governor of the Island of Puerto Rico granted authorization to base a population on the existing hermitage/village. Its given name, San Antonio de La Tuna, derives from the

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of the Spanish settlers to the saint Anthony of Padua and in honor of a wild

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growing in the region (Tuna is the Spanish term for

). At the end of the 18th century ''San Antonio de la Tuna'' had a church, more than sixty houses, and almost 1,200 inhabitants, which was a considerable population for those times. Prompted by economic and health factors, the decision to relocate the hermitage to a more favorable location was pursued. Around 1818, the village obtained authorization from then Governor Salvador Meléndez to transfer the population to a new location closer to the coast. Meléndez approved the transfer request and a new town was founded the following year on May 21, 1819. In the same year the construction of the church began, and was finished in 1824. In 1918 the church was damaged during a strong earthquake that affected the western region of the island, it was rebuilt soon after. Puerto Rico was ceded by

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in the aftermath of the

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under the terms of the

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and became a territory of the

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. In 1899, the

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conducted a

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of Puerto Rico finding that the population of Isabela was 14,888. On September 20, 2017

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struck Puerto Rico. In Isabela, the hurricane caused destruction of homes and infrastructure. Maria caused structural damage to the nearby Guajataca Reservoir and thousands of people were evacuated from their homes.

Demographics

In the 2010 Census, there were 45,631 people in the city. This represents an increase of more than 1,000 from the 2000 Census. The population density was . The 2020 Census indicated the municipality had 42,943 residents a decline of over 3,000. As a whole, Puerto Rico is populated mainly by people from a Creole (born on the Island of

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descent) or Spanish and European descent, with small groups of African and Asian people. Statistics taken from the 2000 census shows that 83.6% of Aguadillanos have Spanish or

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origin, 5.0% are

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, 0.2% are

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, 0.2%

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, 0.1%

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, 8.2% were Some other race, 2.8% Two or more races.

Geography

Isabela is a hybrid town of sorts, with the rarity of being a coastline city that has beaches but is also known for its mountains (with peaks of over above sea level), rivers (surface and submarine), lakes, caves (surface and submarine), cliffs, coastal flats and forests (including

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s). Geographically, the municipality of Isabela belongs to the Northern Coastal Plains and the Northern Karst region. Running through the south, the Aymamón mountains, a prolongation of the Jaicoa Mountain Range that begins in the neighboring town of

, boasts peaks of over above sea level. The most prominent hills that are part of these mountains are La Bandera ( Galateo Alto ward) at 1,207 ft (368 m); La Silla ( Arenales Alto ward) at 1,106 ft (337 m); El Sombrero (in Galateo Alto) at 1,083 feet (330 m); Indio (

Planas Planas is a barrio in the municipality of Isabela, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 2,075. History Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became an ...

ward) at 1,017 feet (310 m); and Monte Encantado (in Arenales Altos) at 919 feet (280 m) of elevation above sea level. The central part of the territory consists mostly of flatlands, the mountains do not surpass 656 feet (200 m) in height and the coastline flats ( Bajuras) are slightly above sea level.

Barrios

Like all municipalities of Puerto Rico, Isabela is subdivided into barrios. The municipal buildings, central square and large Catholic church are located in a barrio referred to as . # Arenales Altos #

Arenales Bajos Arenales Bajos is a barrio in the municipality of Isabela, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3,591. History Arenales Bajos was in Spain's gazetteers until Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under ...

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Bejucos Bejucos is a barrio in the municipality of Isabela, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 5,055. History Bejucos was in Spain's gazetteers until Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of t ...

# Coto # Galateo Alto # Galateo Bajo #

Guayabos Guayabos is a barrio in the municipality of Isabela, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 1,475. History Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became an ...

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# Isabela barrio-pueblo # Jobos # Llanadas #

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Sectors

Barrios (which are like

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) and subbarrios, in turn, are further subdivided into smaller local populated place areas/units called sectores (''sectors'' in English). The types of ''sectores'' may vary, from normally ''sector'' to ''urbanización'' to ''reparto'' to ''barriada'' to ''residencial'', among others.

Special Communities

(Special Communities of Puerto Rico) are marginalized communities whose citizens are experiencing a certain amount of

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. A map shows these communities occur in nearly every municipality of the commonwealth. Of the 742 places that were on the list in 2014, the following barrios, communities, sectors, or neighborhoods were in Isabela: Cerro del Sombrero in Arenales Alto, Pueblo Nuevo in Arenales Bajos, Barriada Corchado, Comunidad Poncito in Llanadas, Sector Las Parcelas and Sector Pastillo and Sector San Antonio de la Tuna in Coto, Sector Capiro and Sector Corea in Galateo Alto, Sector El Ramal in Guerrero, Parcelas Nuevas and Parcelas Viejas in Mora Guerrero, Comunidad Cristal, Sector Planas, Media Cuerda, Parcelas Jobos, Santa Bárbara, Sector El Cañón, Sector El Verdum, Sector La Mantilla, Sector La Marina, Sector La Mina, Sector La Sierra, Tocones, and Villa Pesquera.

Tourism

An arcuate beach in Isabela, Puerto Rico

One of Isabela's current main industries is tourism, because it's a coastal city with several beaches, panoramic views and other attractions such as its rainforest, rivers, lake, cordillera mountains, submarine rivers and caves and archaeological sites. It is visited by many local tourists as well as those seeking some "sun and fun" from the United States mainland and other countries.

Landmarks and places of interest

There are 12 beaches in Isabela including . The main attractions of Isabela include: * El Pozo Brujo (The Bewitched Well) *

Jobos Beach Jobos Beach or Playa Jobos is a beach facing the Atlantic Ocean located on the PR-466 street of Isabela in the northwest of Puerto Rico. While popular, the beach is dangerous and signs warning tourists of dangerous currents were installed in ear ...

Pozo de Jacinto Pozo de Jacinto (''Jacinto's Pit Cave'') is a blowhole located at Barrio Bajuras in the northwestern side Puerto Rican municipality of Isabela on Puerto Rico Highway 466. Description Pozo de Jacinto is at Barrio Bajura which is near Cras ...

* Montones Beach * San Antonio de la Tuna Ruins * Punta Sardina * La Poza de Punta Sandina * La Princesa Beach & Blow Hole * Centro Empresarial Playero – Villa Pesquera * Shacks Beach * Río Guajataca *

Guajataca Tunnel Guajataca Tunnel is a railroad tunnel that connected the town of Isabela and Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. The tunnel is one of the most significant work of the remnants of the national railway system that connected the island during the first half ...

* La Cara del Indio (The Indian's Face) * La Posita de Teodoro * Middles Beach * La Posita de Montones * Casa Parroquial * Parroquia San Antonio de la Tuna * La Posita de la Princesa * Shore Island Beach * Paseo Lineal * San Antonio de la Tuna Museum * La Pocita de Isabela (Poza de Teodoro) * La Cueva de las Golondrinas * Cueva los Vientos (Bosque Guajataca) * Photo Museum of Isabela * Alcaldia de Isabela * The Pink House (Casa Rosada), (Demolished in 2014 by the Municipality to be transformed into a museum
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*Bajura Beach also known as Shacks Beach

Economy

Agriculture

The early economy of the hermitage had been based mainly on cattle anching its derivative products and hogs products, but trading was limited due to many factors: its inland location and topography. The settlement was posted above a hill overlooking the river (now River ''Guajataca'') which made it difficult to use the river as a trading route, as did the location's propensity to disease and outbreaks. After the transfer to the present Isabela location the economic realities that resulted from the new land and property opportunities that were readily available, the healthier environment formed due to the wide open plains and prevalent northern winds, and the proximity to the coast and the natural sea port at the bay of Punta Sardina prompted for the diversification of the agricultural products and an increase in trade. The cultivation of sugarcane, coffee, tobacco, cotton, Cassava/yuca, coconut and other fruits was stimulated further. Isabela continued to flourish until recent years due to the island's economic crisis, the closing of important factories and the rising crime rate.

Industry

Isabela also has a hi-tech plant, a higher education institution, a world-renowned agricultural research center and a major shopping center, Plaza Isabela.

Culture

Festivals and events

Isabela celebrates its

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festival in June. The is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. Other festivals and events celebrated in Isabela include: * Three Kings day – January – organized by La Casa de la Cultura Isabelina Inc (non profit cultural organization) honoring the wiseman (Reyes Magos) tradition represented by the "Reyes Cantores Isabelinos". * Isabela Cock Fight Festival – February * Textile Festival – May * Puerto Rock Steady Music Festival – May * Weave Festival – May * Kite Festival – May * Isabela Muscle Cars Auto Show – August * Isabela International Tango Festival – August * Las Noches de la Puertorriqueñidad del colegio San Antonio – November * – November * Isabela Has Flavor – November * Holy Innocents' Day – December * Caroling "Escuadrón" (Marina) – December * Caroling "Siempreviva" (Marina) – January

Sports

Isabela is also well known for its world-class surfing spots, and hosted two World Cup Surfing Championships, as well as some of the

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competitions. Isabela had a

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team that played at the Jose "Buga" Abreu Coliseum, the Isabela Roosters ("Gallitos de Isabela"). The team had average success. In 1987, one of its superstars, Frankie Torruella, was diagnosed with heart disease, and the trading of another star player, Edwin Pellot, to the Coamo team, hastened the team's fallout. In 1984, the team lost the championship, four games to two, to the Canovanas Indians team ("Indios de Canóvanas"). Between the mid-1970s and mid-1980s, the Bantams were serious championship contenders. In the late 1970s their star player, Mickey Coll, died in a motorcycle accident. The team's first home court was named after him. The Bantams were Isabela's home team until October 2005 when they moved the franchise to Guaynabo. The Playeras, a female volleyball team, played in Isabela for 2 seasons until they also moved to Aguadilla becoming Las Divas. The Isabela Muscle Cars Club, celebrating annual events since 2002, is a popular event in Isabela. On August 28, 2016, the club celebrated their 15th Anniversary at the ''Coliseum Jose "Buga" Abreu''. The town also has its own classic car club, called ''"Club de Autos Clasicos y Antiguos del Noroeste"'' (Classic and Old Car Club from Northwest). They also celebrate their own Exhibition of Classic Cars at the coliseum in November. The local basketball team was called the ''"Gallitos"'' ("Little Cocks," in reference to the slim, lightweight body of the fighting variety) due to the town's fame for quality fighting cocks. The name was translated literally into English as "Bantams", a variety of dwarf cocks. The town has a cockfighting arena, traditionally called a ''gallera''. Fights were customarily held on Sunday mornings, and the bets and stakes were controlled by the government of Puerto Rico. Prizes were paid based on the fighting record of the cocks. A law prohibiting cockfighting in the U.S. and its territories went into effect in early 2019. Isabela has amateur baseball teams. Also, Isabela is well known for its Fine Step Horses ("Caballos de

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") and its world class board, wind and kite surfing spots.

Government

Like all municipalities in

, Isabela is administered by a mayor. The current mayor is Miguel "Ricky" Méndez Pérez, from the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). Méndez was elected in the 2020 general election. The city belongs to the

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, which is represented by two senators. In 2012, María Teresa González and Gilberto Rodríguez were elected as District Senators.

Transportation

There are 5 bridges in Isabela.

Symbols

The has an official flag and coat of arms.

Flag

Isabela's flag derives its design, colors and symbolism from its coat of arms. It consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width. The top and bottom stripe are yellow and the center one green. The coat of arms may be superposed on the green stripe in the center.

Coat of arms

The town's

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, dated 1819, is divided an

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in its center, symbolizes the first inhabitants of Isabela and of the island of Puerto Rico, the Igneris Indians. The gold represents the

indians (they made extensive use of gold), who lived in this area about two hundred years before the discovery of the island. The gold bell represented in the center stripe between two cactus is a symbol of the town of San Antonio de la Tuna. The two cocks represent the bravery of the inhabitants and Isabela's famous

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. The horse represents the cattle wealth of the region and honors the fine step horses (

) for which Isabela is known. The coat of arms is embellished with a

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having three towers, the standard emblem at the time for formally established 'pueblos' (townships) under Spanish rule. The revised mural crown with five towers represents a city, but historically, only 11 communities in Puerto Rico were conferred this title when under Spanish rule. On the occasion of the celebration of 186 years of Isabela it was necessary to adopt an ordinance to establish properly the historical veracity and heraldic elements of the emblazoned shield and official seal of the City of Isabela. The following information was drafted pursuant to Ordinance Number 3, series 2005–2006 and approved by the Municipal Legislature on August 5, 2005: "The Mural Crown: Current mural crown that has the coat of Isabela has three towers. Due to population increase of over 50,000 inhabitants who had Isabela in this last decade, the HUD office in Washington DC, conferred status as a "city" to Isabela last year. Given this demographic reality and focused on the mural crown that represents the spirit of unity and growth of the inhabitants of our city of Isabela, we understand appropriate that the crown mural consists of "five" distinct towers that symbolize the passage from town to city."

Gallery

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Notable people

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, former All-Star and World Series champion baseball player for the Milwaukee Braves,

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References

Books

* Isabela Economy (18th Century)
Bibliography
Colección de Tesis: Tesis de maestros presentadas en el Departamento de Historia Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Rio Piedras: ''Colón, Maria Judith, Historia de Isabela vista a traves de su desarrollo urbano'', 1750–1850. (1985), pp. 288

External links

Isabela and its barrios, United States Census Bureau

Puerto Rico Government Directory – Isabela
* {{Authority control Municipalities of Puerto Rico Aguadilla–Isabela–San Sebastián metropolitan area Populated coastal places in Puerto Rico Populated places established in 1818 1818 establishments in Puerto Rico