Ciales barrio-pueblo

Ciales barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Ciales, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 1,009.

Ciales barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Ciales
Municipality Seat
Ciales Police Car
Location of Ciales barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Ciales shown in red
Ciales barrio-pueblo
Location of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°20′10″N 66°28′08″W
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality Ciales
Area
  Total0.11 sq mi (0.3 km2)
  Land0.11 sq mi (0.3 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
302 ft (92 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,009
  Density9,172.7/sq mi (3,541.6/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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