History

Juncos was founded by the Tomás Pizarro's request on August 2, 1797.

Flag
On a gold field, blue stripes are in the lower half representing the Valenciano River. Centered between the field and above the stripes appear the reeds as they appear in the shield: yellow, blue, green and red.

Coat of Arms
Divided into four quarters the shield presents upper left and lower right vertical stripes gold (or yellow) and gules (red) in reference to the region of Valencia, Spain, and to its denomination as "Town of Valencia".

Barrios (Districts/Wards)

• Caimito
• Ceiba Norte
• Ceiba Sur
• Gurabo Abajo
• Gurabo Arriba
• Lirios
• Mamey
• Valenciano Abajo
• Valenciano Arriba

Geo/Topography

• Ceiba Gorge
• Rivers are: Gurabo and Valenciano.

Agriculture
Coffee, fruits, sugar cane and tobacco.

Industrial
Apparrel, electronic machinery and electrical equipment, scientific instruments, farmaceutical and biotecnology inductries

The biggest Manufacturing plant of Amgen is in Juncos.

Amgen has developed a state-of-the-art biotechnology campus for bulk manufacturing in Juncos, Puerto Rico, with biologics manufacturing capability, expanded full-testing quality analytical labs, formulation, fill and finish capability, warehouses, process development facilities, administrative and training buildings, a cafeteria and a child care center. Amgen Puerto Rico recently received FDA approval of a bulk manufacturing facility for NEUPOGEN® (Filgrastim) and Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim). Amgen is also adding a manufacturing plant in Juncos to produce Aranesp® and EPOGEN®.

In addition to Amgen there is a Medtronic and Colgate Pharmaceutical in Juncos.

Tourism

Landmarks and places of interest

• Juncos Sugar Mill
• Old Tabacco Farm
• Juncos Shopping Center
• Vertedero de Juncos (Trash Colector)

Festivals and events

• International Marathon Modesto Carrion - November
• Patron Festivities - December

Notable "Junqueños"

• Clemente Pereda - Poeta & percusionist
• Guillermo Cotto
• Modesto Velázquez - Legislator
• Ramón Fortuna Selles - Poet

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