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Morovis, Puerto Rico

Central region · Puerto Rico

Morovis

~22 mi from San JuanInland

Morovis is a town in the central region of Puerto Rico, set inland north of Orocovis and south of Manatí, Vega Baja and Vega Alta, between Ciales to the west and Corozal to the east. It lies about 22 miles from San Juan and is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area, though its setting is inland rather than coastal.

Founded in 1818, Morovis covers 38.9 square miles and is organized into 13 barrios plus Morovis Pueblo, with 28,397 people (Census estimate, 2020–2024).

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For living hereResidents live in an inland town of about 28,400 people in the central hills, about 22 miles from San Juan and within its metro area.Living in Morovis: rent, commute, schools & safety

At a glance

Region
Central
Setting
Inland
Distance
~22 mi from San Juan
Population
28,397 (Census estimate, 2020–2024)
Founded
1818
Median rent
$618/mo
Median income
$25,003/yr
Area
38.9 sq mi (100.7 km²)
Fiestas patronales
Our Lady of Mount Carmel · July 16
Guide spots
2
Stories, last 30 days
5
Water & power
Water by sector · Power outages
Living here
Rent, commute, schools & safety

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Right now in Morovis

Road closures in Morovis

No closures reported in Morovis as of 3:09 PM AST on Fri, Nov 13.

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Water rationing in Morovis

No rationing plan names Morovis. None of the plans the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) has published includes the town, as of Nov 13. Repairs and breaks cut service sector by sector: search your sector

Power outages in Morovis

Not among the 10 towns with the most interruptions on LUMA’s morning reading of Nov 13, when 0.22% of customers island-wide were without power. Morovis was on that list on none of the last 7 mornings. Outages right now, town by town

News from Morovis

Latest stories

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Things to do in Morovis

Eat & Drink
German restaurant

Casa Bavaria

Casa Bavaria

Bavarian cuisine

Casa Bavaria serves Bavarian, German and Puerto Rican food and drinks, offering stunning mountain views. It is a popular stop for tour buses. The restaurant features a variety of cuisine, including sausage and local dishes.

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Bakery / panadería

Panadería La Patria

Traditional bakery

Panadería La Patria is a bakery that offers a variety of sweet pastries and a uniquely shaped bread called 'pan de la patita echa'. It has been in operation since 1862. The bakery is known for its traditional bread and pastries.

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Outdoors and sports

On the water near Morovis

Marinas, surf breaks, dive sites, wind spots and paddling in Morovis or within 12 mi of the town center, as the crow flies.

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Trails in and near Morovis

No trail we list starts in Morovis. The nearest four are within 12 mi of the town center, as the crow flies.

  • In Ciales, 8 mi awayCharco El MorónEasy 0.6 mi each way, 40 min to 1 hEl Morón swimming holeWalk inCommunity-mappedSwimming hole
  • Reserva Natural Laguna Tortuguero, Vega Baja, 9 mi awayCaminata por TortugueroEasy 1.1 mi each way, 50 min to 1 h 15 minWalk through TortugueroWalk in, no bookingCommunity-mapped
  • In Villalba, 12 mi awayCamino El BoloEasy 0.8 mi each way, 45 min to 1 h 5 minNot confirmed: ask firstCommunity-mapped
  • In Jayuya, 12 mi awayLos Tres PicachosHard 1.3 mi each way, 1 h 50 min to 2 h 40 minThe three peaksNot confirmed: ask firstCommunity-mapped

See all 8 trails in the central mountains

Bills and recovery money

Bills about Morovis

Every bill we follow

Recovery money in Morovis

$46.5 million committed by FEMA to 166 projects filed under Morovis since 2001: $1,638 per resident, 47th of 78 towns.

Every project located in Morovis, the island-wide agencies’ included

45% paid out: Puerto Rico's Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), which pays out the federal disaster recovery money, has paid $70.5 million of the $156 million committed.

45%

36.1% paid out on the town government’s own rebuilding: $13.7 million of $37.9 million, the projects it runs itself, as of Oct 14, 2026. Our FEMA story charts this figure for every town.

36.1%
  • Road damage Unibón/ Sect. PatrónRoads and bridges$5.2 million
  • (DM) - CLOSEOUT - 67e1 Debris Alternative ProceduresDebris removal$3.9 million
  • Road damage Rio Grande / CerroRoads and bridges$3.6 million
The town government’s largest projects in implementation, and what has been paid
  • Project PW-04049$1.3M of $5.2M25%Roads and bridges · last paid Jun 2, 2026
  • Debris Alternative Procedures$3.9M of $3.9M100%Debris removal · last paid Sep 26, 2023
  • Road damage Rio Grande / Cerro$910K of $3.6M25%Roads and bridges · last paid Jul 17, 2026
  • Roads Bo.Perchas$558K of $2.1M27%Roads and bridges · last paid Jul 14, 2026
  • Roads Bo. Rio Grande$506K of $2M25%Roads and bridges · last paid Apr 11, 2025

Every town and the island-wide agencies

FEMA Public Assistance data, as of Nov 11, 2026. Obligated by FEMA: committed to the project and drawn as the work is done. Paid out: COR3’s transparency portal, as of Nov 4, 2026.

Living in Morovis

Crime in Morovis

47 violent crimes and 7 homicides reported to the Puerto Rico Police Bureau (PRPD) in Morovis, January 1 – September 30, 2026; in 2025, 16.2 violent crimes per 10,000 people, in the middle fifth of towns.

Homicides
7 YTD
Violent crimes
47 YTD
All serious crimes
123 YTD
Violent crimes per 10,000 people (2025)
16.2

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Flood zones in Morovis

FEMA’s flood map sets who must carry flood insurance, street by street. Check an address in Morovis

Phone alerts for Morovis

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