Cayey barrio-pueblo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cayey barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Cayey
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Municipality Seat
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Pueblo of Cayey from PR-15
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Location of Cayey barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
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 Cayey barrio-pueblo
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Cayey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.45 sq mi (6.3 km2) |
| • Land | 2.45 sq mi (6.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,298 |
| • Density | 6,244.1/sq mi (2,410.9/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Cayey barrio-pueblo is like the main downtown area of Cayey, a town in Puerto Rico. It's where the local government buildings are located. In 2010, about 15,298 people lived here.
Just like in Spain, many towns in Puerto Rico have a special area called a pueblo. This area usually has a main square, the town hall, and a Catholic church. Every year, fun festivals called Fiestas Patronales (patron saint festivals) are held in the main square.
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The Heart of Cayey: The Central Plaza
The central plaza, or town square, is a very important place. It's used for both official events and fun activities. People gather here to socialize and relax from morning until night.
Old Spanish laws, called the Laws of the Indies, guided how towns in Puerto Rico were built. These laws said that the plaza should be big enough for celebrations. They also said that the streets nearby should have comfortable walkways. These walkways would protect people from the sun and rain.
Right across from the central plaza in Cayey barrio-pueblo is a Roman Catholic church. Its name is Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.
A Look Back: History of Cayey Pueblo
Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States after the Spanish–American War. This happened because of the Treaty of Paris of 1898. In 1899, the U.S. government took a census (a count of the population) in Puerto Rico. At that time, the population of Cayey Pueblo was 3,763 people.
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| 1900 | 3,763 | — | |
| 1950 | 18,429 | — | |
| 1980 | 19,805 | — | |
| 1990 | 18,951 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 15,706 | −17.1% | |
| 2010 | 15,298 | −2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Gallery
Here are some pictures of places in Cayey barrio-pueblo:
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Yellow-flowering flamboyant tree on Calle Flamboyan
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Calle Almendros in Urbanización Echevarria
See also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
In Spanish: Cayey (Cayey) para niños
