Isabel II barrio-pueblo Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Isabel II barrio-pueblo Isabel II Isabel Segunda
Municipality Seat
Town Hall in Isabel II
Isabel II barrio-pueblo Location in Puerto Rico
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Vieques
Area
• Total	0.50 sq mi (1.3 km²)
• Land	0.36 sq mi (0.9 km²)
• Water	0.14 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Elevation	66 ft (20 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	1,207
• Density	3,352.8/sq mi (1,294.5/km²)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Isabel II barrio-pueblo is a special area in Vieques, Puerto Rico. It is also known as Isabel Segunda in Spanish. This area is the main town and administrative center of the island-municipality of Vieques. In 2010, about 1,207 people lived here.

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1910	3,158	—
1920	3,424	8.4%
1930	3,101	−9.4%
1940	2,678	−13.6%
1950	3,085	15.2%
1960	2,487	−19.4%
1970	2,378	−4.4%
1980	1,807	−24.0%
1990	1,702	−5.8%
2000	1,459	−14.3%
2010	1,207	−17.3%
U.S. Decennial Census 1900 (N/A) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010

What is the Central Plaza Like?
- The Plaza's Purpose
- The Church in Isabel II
A Brief History of Isabel II
Understanding Sectors in Isabel II
- Types of Sectors
- Sectors in Isabel II
Historic Places to See
- Notable Historic Sites
Gallery
See also

What is the Central Plaza Like?

In Puerto Rico, just like in Spain, each town has a central plaza. This main square is usually surrounded by important buildings. These include the city hall and a Catholic church.

The Plaza's Purpose

The central plaza is a lively spot for everyone. People gather here for fun events and to socialize. It is a place where friends and families can meet. The plaza is busy from morning until night.

Old Spanish laws, called the Laws of the Indies, set rules for towns. These laws said the plaza should be big enough for celebrations. They also said nearby streets should have covered walkways. These walkways would protect people from the sun and rain.

The Church in Isabel II

Right across from the central plaza in Isabel II is a Catholic church. It is called the Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción. This church was first built a long time ago, in 1844.

A Brief History of Isabel II

Isabel II was once part of Spain's official records. But after the Spanish–American War, things changed. Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened under the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became a territory of the U.S.

In 1899, the U.S. government took a count of people in Puerto Rico. This count, called a census, found that Isabel II and Florida barrios had 2,646 people together.

More recently, in July 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided money. These funds were for repairing the main plaza in Vieques.

Understanding Sectors in Isabel II

In Puerto Rico, larger areas called barrios are divided into smaller parts. These smaller parts are known as sectores (sectors). Sectors are like local neighborhoods or communities.

Types of Sectors

There are different kinds of sectors. Some are simply called "sector." Others might be named "urbanización," "reparto," "barriada," or "residencial." Each name describes a different type of community area.

Sectors in Isabel II

The Isabel II barrio-pueblo includes several sectors. These are:

Barriada Fuerte
Calle Antonio G. Mellado
Calle Baldorioty de Castro
Calle Benítez Castaño
Calle Carlos Lebrum
Calle Muñoz Rivera
Calle Plinio Peterson
Calle Prudencio Quiñones
Calle Tomás Pérez Brignoni
Calle Víctor Duteill
Calle 65 de Infantería
Condominio Terra San Francisco
Sector Buena Vista
Sector Cañón
Sector Leguillow
Sector Pueblo Nuevo

Historic Places to See

Isabel II barrio-pueblo is home to many important historic sites. These places are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical value.