Las Marías barrio-pueblo

Las Marías barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Las Marías, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 262.

Las Marías barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Las Marías
Municipality Seat
Location of Las Marías barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Las Marías shown in red
Las Marías barrio-pueblo
Location of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°15′08″N 66°59′27″W
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality Las Marías
Area
  Total0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2)
  Land0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,014 ft (309 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total262
  Density4,366.7/sq mi (1,686.0/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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