Camuy barrio-pueblo

Camuy barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Camuy, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3,354.

Camuy barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Camuy
Municipality Seat
Plaza in Camuy barrio-pueblo
Location of Camuy barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Camuy shown in red
Camuy barrio-pueblo
Location of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°29′05″N 66°50′48″W
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality Camuy
Area
  Total0.95 sq mi (2.5 km2)
  Land0.77 sq mi (2.0 km2)
  Water0.18 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Elevation
33 ft (10 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total3,354
  Density4,355.8/sq mi (1,681.8/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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