Cidra barrio-pueblo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cidra barrio-pueblo Pueblo de Cidra
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Health facility in Cidra barrio-pueblo
Location of Cidra barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Cidra shown in red
Cidra barrio-pueblo Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Cidra
Area
• Total	0.11 sq mi (0.3 km2)
• Land	0.11 sq mi (0.3 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	1,401 ft (427 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,064
• Density	9,672.7/sq mi (3,734.7/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Cidra barrio-pueblo is a special area within the town of Cidra, Puerto Rico. It serves as the main administrative center, much like a downtown area. In 2010, about 1,064 people lived here.

In Puerto Rico, just like in Spain, each town has a central area called a pueblo. This pueblo usually includes a main plaza (or square), important government buildings like the city hall, and a Catholic church. Every year, fun festivals called Fiestas patronales are held in the central plaza to honor the town's patron saint.

A Look at History in Cidra

Nuestra Señora del Carmen Church in the main town square or plaza of Cidra.

After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened under the rules of the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became a territory of the United States.

In 1899, the United States government took a count of all the people in Puerto Rico. They found that 1,034 people lived in Cidra Pueblo at that time. The population has changed over the years, as you can see in the table below.

The Heart of the Town: The Plaza and Church

The central plaza, or town square, is a lively spot in Cidra. It's a place where people can relax, meet friends, and enjoy community events from morning until night.

The Plaza's Purpose

Back 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 good place for parties" (celebrations). They also stated that the square should be big enough for all the people living nearby. The laws even suggested that streets around the plaza should have comfortable walkways. These walkways would protect people from the sun and rain.

The Church's Story

Right across from the central plaza is the Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen. This is a Roman Catholic church, also known as Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish.

The very first church here was made of wood and built in 1815. Later, in 1867, a second church was constructed. Sadly, an earthquake soon destroyed it. Pedro Cobreros designed the next church, which was built in 1895. The church you see today was finished in 1952, with a new front and added side sections.

Understanding Cidra's Sectors

Barrios, like Cidra barrio-pueblo, are often divided into smaller local areas. These smaller areas are called sectores (which means sectors in English).

There are different types of sectores. Some are simply called sector. Others might be known as urbanización (urbanization), reparto (development), barriada (neighborhood), or residencial (residential area).

Here are some of the sectors you can find in Cidra barrio-pueblo:

• Barriada Ferrer
• Domingo Rodríguez
• El Cielito
• Fernández
• Ferrer
• Freire
• Jardines de Cidra
• La Cuatro
• Los Almendros
• Práxedes Santiago
• Samuel Quiles
• Santa Teresita
• Villa del Carmen

See also

• List of communities in Puerto Rico
• List of barrios and sectors of Cidra, Puerto Rico