Aguas Buenas barrio-pueblo

Aguas Buenas barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Aguas Buenas, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 1,711.

Aguas Buenas barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Aguas Buenas
Municipality Seat
The Central Plaza of Aguas Buenas in 2007
Location of Aguas Buenas barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Aguas Buenas shown in red
Aguas Buenas barrio-pueblo
Location of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°15′23″N 66°06′20″W
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality Aguas Buenas
Area
  Total0.18 sq mi (0.5 km2)
  Land0.18 sq mi (0.5 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
850 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,711
  Density9,505.6/sq mi (3,670.1/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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