Guayanilla barrio-pueblo

Guayanilla barrio-pueblo is an urban barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Guayanilla, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3,757.

Guayanilla barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Guayanilla
Municipality Seat
Statue of Luis Muñoz Marín, the 1st elected governor of Puerto Rico
Location of Guayanilla barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Guayanilla shown in red
Guayanilla barrio-pueblo
Location of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°01′22″N 66°47′28″W
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality Guayanilla
Area
  Total0.54 sq mi (1.4 km2)
  Land0.54 sq mi (1.4 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
52 ft (16 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total3,757
  Density6,957.4/sq mi (2,686.3/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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