Corozal barrio-pueblo

Corozal barrio-pueblo is an urban barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Corozal, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 2,631.

Corozal barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Corozal
Municipality Seat
View of Corozal barrio-pueblo from Abras
Location of Corozal barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Corozal shown in red
Corozal barrio-pueblo
Location of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°20′23″N 66°19′00″W
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality Corozal
Area
  Total.352 sq mi (0.91 km2)
  Land.352 sq mi (0.91 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
262 ft (80 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total2,631
  Density7,517.1/sq mi (2,902.4/km2)
 Source: 2010 Census
Time zoneUTC−4 (AST)

As was customary in Spain, in Puerto Rico, the municipality has a 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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