Isabela barrio-pueblo

Isabela barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Isabela, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 7,826.

Isabela barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Isabela
Municipality Seat
Isabela barrio-pueblo, Puerto Rico
Location of Isabela barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Isabela shown in red
Isabela barrio-pueblo
Location of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°30′03″N 67°01′23″W
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality Isabela
Area
  Total1.46 sq mi (3.8 km2)
  Land1.46 sq mi (3.8 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
233 ft (71 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total7,826
  Density5,397.2/sq mi (2,083.9/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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