Guaynabo barrio-pueblo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guaynabo barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Guaynabo
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Municipality seat
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Guaynabo City Hall
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Location of Guaynabo barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Guaynabo shown in red
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 Guaynabo barrio-pueblo
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Guaynabo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,008 |
| • Density | 6,793.2/sq mi (2,622.9/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Guaynabo barrio-pueblo is a special part of Guaynabo, a city in Puerto Rico. It is like the downtown area or the main hub of the city. In 2010, about 4,008 people lived here.
In Puerto Rico, just like in Spain, many towns have a central area called a pueblo. This area usually has a main square, the city hall, and a Catholic church. Every year, special celebrations called Fiestas patronales (patron saint festivals) are held in this central square.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 465 | — | |
| 1910 | 555 | 19.4% | |
| 1920 | 686 | 23.6% | |
| 1930 | 939 | 36.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,128 | 20.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,157 | 91.2% | |
| 1960 | 3,343 | 55.0% | |
| 1970 | 0 | −100.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,449 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,962 | 20.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,056 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,008 | 31.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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The Central Plaza and Its Church
The central plaza, or town square, is a lively place for fun events and where people can meet up and chat. It's busy 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 nearby streets should have covered walkways to protect people from the sun and rain.
Right across from the central plaza in Guaynabo barrio-pueblo is the Parroquia San Pedro Mártir, which is a Roman Catholic church.
History of Guaynabo Pueblo
Guaynabo barrio-pueblo was part of Spain's official records for many years. However, after the Spanish–American War, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States. This happened under the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a survey of Puerto Rico. This survey found that 465 people lived in Guaynabo Pueblo at that time. More recently, in July 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided money to help repair Guaynabo's main plaza.
Understanding Sectors
Barrios, which are like small areas within a municipality, are often divided into even smaller local areas. These smaller areas are called sectores (which means sectors in English). There are different types of sectors, such as urbanización (a planned neighborhood) or residencial (a housing complex). These divisions help organize the community.
Gallery
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The fountain at the Central Plaza of Guaynabo at night
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Guaynabo City Hall
See also
In Spanish: Guaynabo (Guaynabo) para niños
