Coabey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coabey
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Barrio
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Cemi Museum in Coabey
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Location of Coabey within the municipality of Jayuya shown in red
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 Coabey
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Jayuya |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.81 sq mi (9.9 km2) |
| • Land | 3.81 sq mi (9.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,880 ft (570 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,166 |
| • Density | 568.5/sq mi (219.5/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Coabey is a small community, also known as a barrio, located in the town of Jayuya, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 2,166 people lived there. Coabey is a newer barrio, first counted in the census in 1930. It was created from parts of the Jayuya barrio-pueblo area.
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Exploring Coabey's History and Culture
Coabey is home to interesting museums that teach visitors about the area's rich history. These places help us understand the past of Puerto Rico.
The El Cemí Museum
The El Cemí Museum (which means Museo El Cemí in Spanish) is located in Coabey. This museum is special because it focuses on the history of the Taíno people. The Taíno were the native people who lived in Puerto Rico before the Europeans arrived. The museum helps keep their culture and stories alive.
The Casa Canales Museum
Another important place in Coabey is the Casa Canales Museum (Museo Casa Canales in Spanish). This museum tells the story of events and people connected to the Jayuya Uprising in 1950. This was a significant historical event in Puerto Rico. The museum helps people learn about this time and the important figures involved.
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- Places in Coabey
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Hacienda San Pedro Museum
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Museo Casa Canales
See also
In Spanish: Coabey para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
