Cabo Rojo barrio-pueblo

Cabo Rojo barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Cabo Rojo, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 1,078.

Cabo Rojo barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Cabo Rojo
Municipality Seat
Town hall and other municipal building of Cabo Rojo
Location of Cabo Rojo barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Cabo Rojo shown in red
Cabo Rojo barrio-pueblo
Location of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°05′14″N 67°08′48″W
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality Cabo Rojo
Area
  Total0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
  Land0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,078
  Density7,450/sq mi (2,880/km2)
 Source: 2010 Census
Time zoneUTC−4 (AST)
ZIP code
00623

As was customary in Spain, the municipality in Puerto Rico 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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