Punta Borinquen Lighthouse Ruins Destroyed by a tsunami in 1918 Foundation: Don Luis de Córdova founded Aguadilla (ah-gwah-DEE-yah) in 1775 when it was separated from Aguada. At the beginning it had three main streets and a small population. Aguadilla is also known as the "La Villa del Ojo del Agua" (The Water Hole Villa), "El Pueblo de los Tiburones" (Town of the Sharks), and recently "El Nuevo Jardín del Atlántico" (The New Garden of the Atlantic). The name of Aguadilla is derived from the indian word "Guadilla or Guadiya", which means garden. In 1861 it received the denomination of Villa, years later Aguadilla became to be the head of the third Senatorial District, made up of Aguada, Isabela, Lares, Moca, Rincón and San Sebastián. Location: The municipality of Aguadilla is located at the northwest corner of Puerto Rico. Bordering it are: the Atlantic Ocean and Isabela to the north, Moca and Aguada to the south, Isabela and Moca to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Area: 92.3 sq km / 35.5 sq mi Population: 64,685 (census 2000) Population Density: 700.8 per sq km / 1,826.9 per sq mi People are known as: Aguadillanos Aguadilla is also known as: La Villa del Ojo de Agua (The Water Hole Villa) El Pueblo de los Tiburones (Shark Town) El Nuevo Jardín del Atlántico (The New Atlantic Garden) Hasta Donde Las Piedras Cantan (Where Even The Stones Sing) Wards: Census 2000: Population by Wards - Aguadilla Habitants Aguacate 4,980 Aguadilla Town 4,884 Arenales 1,038 Borinquen 8,386 Caimital Alto 3,656 Caimital Bajo 5,277 Camaceyes 12,138 Ceiba Alta 566 Ceiba Baja 2,420 Corrales 8,546 Guerrero 3,366 Maleza Alta 1,613 Maleza Baja 3,058 Montaña 4,027 Palmar 2,136 Victoria 2,043 Total 64,685 Source: Census 2000 Political Division - Administrative: Senatorial District # 4 Mayagüez represented by Hon. Luis Daniel (PNP) and Hon. Carlos Pagán (PNP). Representative District # 16 represented by Hon.Sergio Ortiz Quiñones (PPD). Patron: San Carlos Borromeo San Carlos Borromeo Parish Apartado 238 Aguadilla, P.R. 00605 Tel. (787) 891-0575 Mass Schedule: Daily: 7:00am & 5:30pm Saturday: 4:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00am & 4:00pm Topography: Aguadilla belongs to the Western Costal Valley. Its terrain is mostly flat. The most outstanding hills are Jiménez (728 feet) and El Viñet (689 feet). Hydrography: Culebrinas River Economy: Textiles, chemicals, paper products, electronic equipment, fruit, cattle and sugar. Average Salary: $314.28 weekly (1998) Flag: The flag is light blue over yellow with the Coat of Arms and laurels in the center.     The flag was designed in 1972 following the recommendations of the Puerto Rican Institute of Culture for the occasion of the 200th Anniversary of the city's foundation. It consists of two horizontal bands of equal size, blue the upper one and gold (yellow) the lower one, the predominant colors of the Coat of Arms placed at the center of the flag. Coat Of Arms: The shield's arms refer to the history of Aguadilla. The first quarter (upper left) presents the famous "Ojo de Agua" (Water Hole) behind the Jaicoa Mountains. The second quarter (upper right) shows the image of a "nao" or vessel that stands for the many ships that made Aguadilla their seaport in past centuries and with reference to the discovery of Puerto Rico by Christopher Columbus. (Another contested site of the landing). The third quarter (lower left) illustrates a tower raised from the waters due to the battles at Fuerte de la Concepción (Fort of the Conception), where English and Colombian pirate's attacks were repelled in the XVII and XIX centuries. The fourth quarter has a five-point star in reference to the many Aguadillan intellectuals that have given prestige to the arts, sciences, writings, military, and legislature; it is an _expression of light and clarity.     The inscription thereupon refers to the granting of the title of "Loyal Villa", in 1860, by Queen Elizabeth II and that corresponded to the cooperation that Aguadilla gave to Spain during the war in Africa. The green boughs refer to the palms that the Holy Virgin of Victory carries. The crown has four towers signifying its status of Villa. The colors stand for the following: red for courage, fearlessness, intrepidity (boldness), and honor; blue, the classic sea color, for serenity and sweetness; green for hope, abundance and liberty; purple for the dignity of the citizens; gold for wealth, faith and constancy (steadfastness). The white background stands for temperance and kindliness. Public Schools Sorted by Educational Levels. Updated: 08/07/2003 Mayagüez Region Aguadilla District Name Level Telephone Address Elementary ANA JAVARIZ K-6 (787) 891-2260 PO Box 5254, P.R. 00603-0000 ANTONIO BADILLO HERNÁNDEZ K-6 (787) 890-3350 PO Box 797, P.R. 00690- CABAN K-5 (787) 891-2077 PO Box 4024, P.R. 00605-4024 CARMEN GÓMEZ TEJERA K-6 (787) 891-0810 PO Box 98, P.R. 00605-0000 DR. AGUSTIN STAHL K-6 (787) 891-1000 PO Box 1807, P.R. 00605-1807 ELADIO J. VEGA PK-6 (787) 891-0730 PO Box 566, P.R. 00605-0000 EXTENSION BORINQUEN K-4 (787) 891-0484 PO Box 605 703, P.R. 00605-0000 HOMERO RIVERA SOLA K-6 (787) 891-8064 PO Box 4022, P.R. 00605-0000 JOSÉ ACEVEDO ÁLVAREZ K-6 (787) 882-1400 PO Box 5225, P.R. 00605-5225 JOSÉ DE DIEGO K-6 (787) 891-0754 PO Box 4934, P.R. 00605-4934 LUCIA CUBERO K-6 (787) 891-2877 PO Box 3427, P.R. 00605-0000 LUIS MUÑOZ RIVERA K-6 (787) 891-0862 PO Box 250339, P.R. 00605-0000 MANUEL CORCHADO K-6 (787) 891-8510 PO Box 5236, P.R. 00605-0000 RAFAEL CORDERO K-6 (787) 891-0100 PO Box 98, P.R. 00605-0000 RAFAEL FABIAN K-6 (787) 877-6590 PO Box 1857, P.R. 00605- RAMÓN RODRÍGUEZ K-6 (787) 882-9382 PO Box 5225, P.R. 00605-5225 Intermediate ANTONIO BADILLO HERNÁNDEZ 7-9 (787) 890-3360 PO Box 68, P.R. 00690- CENTRO PRE-VOCACIONAL EE (787) 819-4620 PO Box 3744 Caimital Alto, P.R. 00603-0000 DR. RAFAEL DEL VALLE 7-9 (787) 891-0620 PO Box 98, P.R. 00605-0000 ESTHER FELICIANO MENDOZA 7-9 (787) 890-2418 PO Box 250299, P.R. 00604-0000 JOSÉ DE DIEGO 7-9 (787) 891-2220 PO Box 1945, P.R. 00605-0000 Jr. & High School CENTRO DE ADIESTRAMIENTO Y BELLAS ARTES 7-12 (787) 890-2008 PO Box 250041, P.R. 00604-0041 Jr. High SU ADAMS K-9 (787) 891-9170 Aguadilla Shopping Center, P.R. 00605 High School BENITO CEREZO MÁRQUEZ 10-12 (787) 891-5000 PO Box 250434, P.R. 00604-0434 JUAN SUÁREZ PELEGRINA (NUEVA) 10-12 (787) 890-2320 PO Box 98, P.R. 00605-0000 SALVADOR FUENTES 10-12 (787) 890-5600 PO Box 250290, P.R. 00604-0296 Source: Departamento De Educación Hymn: Playita Aguadillana by Rafael Hernández Marín Aguadilla Querida, Barrio del Tamarindo cueva de golondrinas cuajadita de nidos, donde las piedras cantan junto a los Tres Amigos y el Cerro de las Amigas es un mudo testigo. Somos por ti boricuas y por tus playas fue donde llegó la vida a nuestro bello Edén. Mi playita aguadillana nadie podrá olvidar que por ti es que se llama Borinquen, Borinquen, la islita más hermosa del antillano mar. Events: Velorio de Reyes - January Fiestas San Antonio - April Verbena de Corrales - May Festival Playero - June Festival de Atún - July Festival de Música - Juliy Fiestas Patronales San Carlos - October Places To Visit: Punta Borinquen Lighthouse Ruins Ojo de Agua Crash Boat Las Cascadas Aquatic Park Cristobal Colón Park Jobos Beach Fisherman's Monument La Ponderosa Beach La Poza Beach Punta Borinquen Golf Course Rafael Hernández Monument Ramey Golf Course University of Puerto Rico Aguadilla Campus Distinguished Citizens: Rafael Hernández (1892-1965) - Composer (biography) José de Diego (1866-1918) - Poeta (biography) Plácido Acevedo - Composer (biography) Agustín Stahl - Doctor (biography) Narciso Figueroa - Musician (biography) Monserrate Deliz (1896-1969) - Professor Carmen Gómez Tejera (1890-1974) - Professor María Bibiana Benítez (1783-1875) - First female poet Aguadilla Mayors 1775 - Present Year Mayor Year Mayor 1775 Juan Bernardo de Sosa 1873 Pablo Fernández Ruíz No data Manuel de Sosa 1874 Francisco Juliá No data Antonio López de Segura 1878 Gonzalo Firpo 1778 Juan Martín Domenech de Arce 1878 Francisco Juliá 1812 José Martín Domenech 1878 Jacinto García Pérez 1814 Pedro José de la Rosa 1879 Antonio de Aramburu 1814 Nicolás del Valle 1879 Ramón Méndez Arcaya 1821 José Manuel Sud 1879 Francisco Berrocal 1821 Francisco de Ugarte 1885 Alejandro Madriñan 1822 Agustín Cabán 1887 Emilio Ibañez 1822 Juan Martín Acevedo 1887 Julio O. Abril 1823 Nicolás Cardona 1887 Gonzalo Firpo 1836 José A. Mayoral 1888 Ramón Méndez Arcaya 1836 Nicolás del Valle 1889 Francisco Acosta 1837 Antonio del Valle 1893-1896 Ramón E. Martínez 1837 José Manuel Sud 1897 Adrián del Valle 1840 Juan de la Rosa 1897 Pedro Rivera 1842 Juan Martín Acevedo 1897 Emilio Ibañez 1844 Juan de la Rosa 1898 Ernesto Rubio 1845 Jaime Matta 1898 Ángel M. Yumet Marín 1846 José Joaquín de Minondo 1898 Eduardo Casalduc 1847 Salvador Casas 1899 Francisco Manfield 1849 Pedro A. Perea 1899-1903 Adrián del Valle 1849 José Joaquín de Minondo 1903-1905 José Monserrate Deliz 1850 José Genaro del Valle 1905-1907 Luis A. Torregrosa 1850 Vicente Gulves 1907-1911 José Francisco Esteves 1850 Vicente Muñoz Velazco 1911-1933 Ramón Añeses Morell 1850 Antonio Delgado 1933-1941 Wenceslao Herrera Alfonso 1851 Manuel Salazar Mendieta 1941-1945 José Badillo Nieves 1851 Antonio Delgado 1945 Rodolfo Acevedo 1852-1854 Celedonio Flores 1945-1949 Fernando Milán 1854 Pedro A. Perea 1949-1953 Rafael Cabán Peña 1856 Ramón Méndez Arcaya 1953-1957 Rafael A. Guntín López 1857-1859 Manuel González 1957 Herminio Blás 1859-1860 Juan Medrano 1957-1969 José Acevedo Álvarez 1862 Francisco Juliá 1969-1973 Emilio Cerezo Muñoz 1863 Sebastián La Corte 1973-1977 Conchita Igartúa de Suárez 1865 Ramón Santaella Canal 1977-1981 Joaquín Acevedo Moreno 1866 Francisco Juliá 1981-1987 Alfredo González Pérez 1870 Cayetano Yborti 1987-1988 Gustavo Herrera López 1870 Ramón Santaella Canal 1988-1996 Ramón Calero Bermúdez 1871-72 José Veray Llamas 1996-1997 Agnes Bermúdez Acevedo 1872 Juan Iglesias 1997- Present Carlos Méndez Martínez 1872 Rafael del Valle Ponce     Source: Municipality of Aguadilla Mayor: Hon. Carlos Méndez Martínez (PNP) P.O. Box 1008 Aguadilla, PR 00605 (787) 891-1005       2004 General Election Results Municipality of Aguadilla Party Candidate Votes Percent   CARLOS MENDEZ MARTINEZ 19,162 62.48% DAVID VILLANUEVA MATIAS 10,474 34.15% RAFAEL BOGLIO 603 1.97% *OTHERS 430 1.40% Total 30,669   Breakdown of Others   Reported Voting Centers Participation Direct Nomination 51   Registered Voters 38,518 Blank 225   Votes 30,669 Null 154   Participation Percent 79.62% Reported Voting Centers: 122 out of 122 for 100.00%   Total Registered 38,518 Source: Comisión Estatal de Elecciones de Puerto Rico