Cayey barrio-pueblo

Cayey barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Cayey, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 15,298.

Cayey barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Cayey
Municipality Seat
Pueblo of Cayey from PR-15
Location of Cayey barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
Cayey barrio-pueblo
Location of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°06′53″N 66°09′44″W
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality Cayey
Area
  Total2.45 sq mi (6.3 km2)
  Land2.45 sq mi (6.3 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,319 ft (402 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total15,298
  Density6,244.1/sq mi (2,410.9/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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