Añasco barrio-pueblo

Añasco barrio-pueblo is a barrio-pueblo and the administrative center (seat) of Añasco, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 912.

Añasco barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Añasco
Municipality seat
Town hall in Añasco
Location of Añasco barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Añasco shown in red
Añasco barrio-pueblo
Location of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°16′58″N 67°08′29″W
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality Añasco
Area
  Total0.09 sq mi (0.2 km2)
  Land0.09 sq mi (0.2 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total912
  Density11,400/sq mi (4,400/km2)
 Source: 2010 Census
Time zoneUTC−4 (AST)

As was customary in Spain, in Puerto Rico, the municipality has a barrio called pueblo which contains a central plaza, the municipal buildings (city hall), and a Catholic church. Fiestas patronales (patron saint festivals) are held in the central plaza every year.

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