Fajardo barrio-pueblo
Fajardo barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Fajardo, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 13,709.
Fajardo barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Fajardo | |
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Municipality Seat | |
Catedral Santiago Apóstol | |
Location of Fajardo barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Fajardo shown in red | |
Fajardo barrio-pueblo Location of Puerto Rico | |
| Coordinates: 18°19′45″N 65°38′57″W | |
| Commonwealth | Puerto Rico |
| Municipality | Fajardo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.23 sq mi (8.4 km2) |
| • Land | 2.84 sq mi (7.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 13,709 |
| • Density | 4,827.1/sq mi (1,863.8/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
| ZIP Code | 00738 |
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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