Arroyo barrio-pueblo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arroyo barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Arroyo
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Municipality Seat
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Town hall in Arroyo
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Location of Arroyo barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Arroyo shown in red
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 Arroyo barrio-pueblo
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Arroyo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,206 |
| • Density | 3,281/sq mi (1,267/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Arroyo barrio-pueblo is a special part of the town of Arroyo in Puerto Rico. It's like the main downtown area or the "heart" of the municipality. In 2010, about 1,206 people lived here.
Just like in Spain, many towns in Puerto Rico have a central area called a pueblo. This area usually includes a main public square (plaza), important government buildings like the city hall, and a Catholic church. Every year, special celebrations called Fiestas patronales (patron saint festivals) are held in this central plaza.
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The Heart of the Town: Plaza and Church
The main public square, or plaza, in Arroyo barrio-pueblo is a lively spot. It's used for fun events, both official and unofficial. It's also a place where people can meet up and hang out from morning until night.
Why Plazas are Important
Back in the early 1800s, Spanish laws called the Laws of the Indies guided how towns in Puerto Rico were built. These laws said that the plaza should be "just right for celebrations" (Spanish: a propósito para las fiestas). They also said the plaza should be big enough for the number of people living nearby (Spanish: grandeza proporcionada al número de vecinos). The laws even suggested that the streets around the plaza should have comfortable walkways. These walkways would protect people from the sun and rain.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
Right across from the central plaza in Arroyo barrio-pueblo is the Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen. This means "Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish" in English. Building the church began in 1855. Its tall tower, designed by Juan Francisco Bertoli, was added later in 1888. This church looks similar to other parish churches in Guayama barrio-pueblo and Humacao barrio-pueblo. Over the years, the church has been updated and made larger.
A Look at History
After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened under the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became a territory of the United States.
Population Changes Over Time
In 1899, the United States Department of War took a count of the people in Puerto Rico. They found that 2,137 people lived in Arroyo Pueblo at that time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 2,137 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,354 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,243 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,837 | −18.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,503 | −18.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,206 | −19.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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In July 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided money to help repair Arroyo's main plaza.
Gallery
Places in Arroyo barrio-pueblo:
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Plaza de Recreo
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Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen
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Arroyo bus terminal
See also
In Spanish: Arroyo (Arroyo) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
