Bayamón barrio-pueblo

Bayamón barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Bayamón, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 4,746.

Bayamón barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Bayamón
Municipality Seat
Parroquia Invención de la Santa Cruz
Location of Bayamón barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Bayamón shown in red
Bayamón barrio-pueblo
Location of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°23′41″N 66°09′15″W
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality Bayamón
Area
  Total0.64 sq mi (1.7 km2)
  Land0.64 sq mi (1.7 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total4,746
  Density3,760.9/sq mi (1,452.1/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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