Cataño barrio-pueblo facts for kids
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Cataño barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Cataño
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Municipality Seat
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Aerial view of Cataño barrio-pueblo
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Location of Cataño barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Cataño shown in red
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 Cataño barrio-pueblo
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Cataño |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.76 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 4,283 |
| • Density | 15,863/sq mi (6,125/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
| ZIP Codes |
00962, 00963
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| Area code(s) | 787/939 |
Cataño barrio-pueblo is a part of the town of Cataño in Puerto Rico. It's like the main downtown area or city center. This area serves as the administrative heart of the Cataño municipality. In 2010, about 4,283 people lived here. It is located in the northeastern part of the municipality.
Just like in Spain, towns in Puerto Rico often have a special area called a pueblo. This area usually includes a main square, the town hall, and a Catholic church. Every year, special celebrations called Fiestas patronales (patron saint festivals) are held in the central square.
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The Central Plaza and Its Church
The main square, or plaza, in Cataño barrio-pueblo is a lively spot. It's used for both official events and fun activities. People gather here from morning until night to socialize and relax.
What is the purpose of a town plaza?
In the early 1800s, Spanish laws called the Laws of the Indies guided life in Puerto Rico. These laws said that the plaza should be a place for "parties" (celebrations and festivals). They also stated that the square should be big enough for all the people living nearby. The laws also made sure that streets close to the plaza had comfortable covered walkways. These walkways protected people from the sun and rain.
Right across from the central plaza in Cataño barrio-pueblo, you'll find the Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen. This is a Roman Catholic church.
History of Cataño's Plaza
In July 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided money to help fix up Cataño's main plaza.
Facts About Cataño Barrio-Pueblo
Cataño barrio-pueblo covers about 0.29 square miles of land. It also has 0.76 square miles of water area. In 2010, its population was 4,283 people. This means there were about 15,863 people living in each square mile.
How has the population changed over time?
The population of Cataño barrio-pueblo has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 2,331 | — | |
| 1910 | 4,786 | 105.3% | |
| 1920 | 6,602 | 37.9% | |
| 1930 | 7,044 | 6.7% | |
| 1940 | 7,924 | 12.5% | |
| 1950 | 9,182 | 15.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,596 | — | |
| 1990 | 5,669 | 23.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,628 | −18.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,283 | −7.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Sectors: Smaller Areas Within the Barrio
Barrios, like Cataño barrio-pueblo, are often divided into even smaller local areas. These smaller units are called sectores (which means sectors in English). The names for these sectors can be different. Some common types include urbanización, reparto, barriada, or residencial.
What are the sectors in Cataño barrio-pueblo?
Here are some of the sectors you can find in Cataño barrio-pueblo:
- Avenida Barbosa
- Avenida Las Nereidas
- Barriada Vietnam
- Calles: Canals, Charca, Pasaje Puntillas, Prolongación Calle Tren, Recreo, San Antonio, San Fernando, Santa Rosa (from Avenida Las Nereidas to Prolongación Tren)
- Comunidad Amelia
- Condominio Ciudad Feliz
- Puerto Bello Apartments 105
- Residencial Mantienzo Cintrón
- Sector Puntilla
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Places in Cataño barrio-pueblo:
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See also
In Spanish: Cataño (Cataño) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of Cataño, Puerto Rico
