Canóvanas barrio-pueblo

Canóvanas barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Canóvanas, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 4,060.

Canóvanas barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Canóvanas
Municipality Seat
City Hall in Canóvanas
Location of Canóvanas barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Canóvanas shown in red
Canóvanas barrio-pueblo
Location of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°22′45″N 65°54′08″W
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality Canóvanas
Area
  Total1.25 sq mi (3.2 km2)
  Land1.22 sq mi (3.2 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
33 ft (10 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total4,060
  Density3,327.9/sq mi (1,284.9/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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