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Cuarto
Barrio
Location of barrio Cuarto within the municipality of Ponce shown in red
Location of barrio Cuarto within the municipality of Ponce shown in red
Cuarto, Ponce, Puerto Rico is located in Caribbean
Cuarto, Ponce, Puerto Rico
Cuarto, Ponce, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth  Puerto Rico
Municipality Ponce
Area
 • Total 0.17 sq mi (0.4 km2)
 • Land 0.17 sq mi (0.4 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
43 ft (13 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,999
 • Density 12,493.8/sq mi (4,823.9/km2)
  Source: 2010 Census
Time zone UTC−4 (AST)

Cuarto (which means Fourth in Spanish) is a neighborhood, or barrio, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is one of 31 barrios in the city. Cuarto is also one of the six main neighborhoods in the heart of Ponce. It was established a long time ago, in 1878.

Where is Cuarto Located?

Cuarto is a city neighborhood. It is in the southern part of the Ponce municipality. It is also southeast of Plaza Las Delicias, which is the main square in the city.

Cuarto's Borders

Antiguo Casino de Ponce, in Ponce, Puerto Rico (IMG 2934)
The Old Ponce Casino is an important historic building in Barrio Cuarto.

Cuarto has clear borders. To the north, it is bordered by Comercio Street and Francisco Parra Duperón Street. To the south, it is bordered by Ramón Power Street. On the west side, you will find Eugenio Maria de Hostos Avenue and Marina Streets. The Rio Portugues forms its eastern border.

When looking at other neighborhoods, Cuarto is next to Tercero to the north. To the south, it borders Canas Urbano. On its west side is Primero, and to the east is San Antón.

Facts and Figures About Cuarto

Cuarto covers about 0.2 square miles of land. It does not have any water areas. In 2010, about 1,999 people lived in Cuarto. This means there were about 12,493 people per square mile.

Some smaller communities are found within Barrio Cuarto. These include Belgica and El Bosque.

Important Places in Cuarto

Cuarto is home to several important landmarks:

  • Parque de la Abolicion is a park located on its southwestern edge.
  • The Casa Paoli is a historic house.
  • The Old Ponce Casino is a beautiful building.
  • The Ponce Massacre Museum teaches about an important event in history.
  • The Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad is a historic church.
  • The Puerto Rico Islamic Center at Ponce is also located here.
IMG 3392 - Centro Islamico de Ponce, PR
The Puerto Rico Islamic Center at Ponce is on Luna Street in Barrio Cuarto.

Famous People from Cuarto

Some notable people have come from the Belgica area of Barrio Cuarto:

  • Domingo Marrero Navarro: He was an educator, writer, and speaker.
  • Ruth Fernández: She was a world-famous singer known for her deep voice.

Images for kids

  • Restaurante '19 Barrios' de noche, C. Mayor y C. Aurora, Bo. Cuarto, Ponce, PR, mirando al sureste (DSC01426)

    An Italian restaurant and bar on Calle Mayor and Calle Aurora.

  • Museo de la Masacre de Ponce (IMG 2929)

    The human rights museum, Museo de la Masacre de Ponce, on Calle Marina.

  • Concha Acustica de Ponce, Calle Marina and Calle Mayor, Barrio Cuarto, Ponce, Puerto Rico, looking south (DSC00373)

    An open-air amphitheater on Calle Marina and Calle Mayor.

  • Holy Trinity Church in Barrio Cuarto in Ponce, PR, looking east (IMG 2980)

    The first Protestant church in Latin America, built in 1873, on Calle Marina.

  • Casa Paoli Ponce 330

    The home of Antonio Paoli, known as 'The king of tenors', on Calle Mayor.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Cuarto (Ponce) para niños

  • List of communities in Puerto Rico
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