Overview
Humacao is a municipality in Puerto Rico located on the eastern coast of the island, north of Yabucoa; south of Naguabo; east of Las Piedras; and west of Vieques Passage. Humacao is spread over 12 wards and Humacao Pueblo.
Description
Humacao, town, eastern Puerto Rico. It is located in the Sierra de Cayey foothills along the Humacao River. Founded in 1793 as a town, Humacao received the royal title villa in 1881. The modern town has light industry, including textiles, plastic products, and castor-oil extracting. It lies 5 miles (8 km) from its port, Playa de Humacao. The town has a regional college (1962) of the University of Puerto Rico. The surrounding area produces coffee, sugarcane, and tobacco.