Arecibo barrio-pueblo

Arecibo barrio-pueblo is a barrio and downtown area that serves as the administrative center (seat) of Arecibo, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 8,488.

Arecibo barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Arecibo
Municipality Seat
Town Hall in Arecibo
Location of Arecibo barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Arecibo shown in red
Arecibo barrio-pueblo
Location of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°28′23″N 66°43′13″W
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality Arecibo
Area
  Total2.62 sq mi (6.8 km2)
  Land1.41 sq mi (3.7 km2)
  Water1.21 sq mi (3.1 km2)
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total8,488
  Density5,935.7/sq mi (2,291.8/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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