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History of Camuy


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Camuy founded in 1807 by Petronila Matos, and formerly part of Arecibo is located in the northwestern coastal region of Puerto Rico, less than 5 minutes west of Hatillo on PR 2 and PR 119. The name Camuy is known to be derived from the Ta�no language, although a number of legends give differing explanations for the origin of the name. One such legend claims the name comes from the Ta�no word for "sun", another claims derivation from camuy , Ta�no for "beautiful scenery", and still another states that Camuy was the name of the Ta�no chief Yumac with the letters inverted. The "sun" legend is reflected in the coat of arms for the municipality.

In its beginnings Camuy was integrated into the Partition of San Antonio de la Tuna. The "partitions" were great expanses of land that divided Puerto Rico. This region today is known as Isabela, Puerto Rico. At the time the partition covered the areas between Aguadilla and Arecibo, what is known today as the municipalities of Camuy, Hatillo, Quebradillas, Isabela, Utuado, and San Sebasti�n.

The population of Camuy was 35,159 at the 2010 census, and it has land area of 46.3 square miles (120 km). The municipality is a popular suburb
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