Juana Díaz barrio-pueblo facts for kids
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Juana Díaz barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Juana Díaz
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Municipality Seat
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Town Hall of Juana Díaz
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Location of Juana Díaz barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Juana Díaz shown in red
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 Juana Díaz barrio-pueblo
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Juana Díaz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,977 |
| • Density | 7,798/sq mi (3,011/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Juana Díaz barrio-pueblo is a special part of Juana Díaz, a town in Puerto Rico. It is like the main downtown area. This barrio is the administrative center, which means it's where the local government offices are located. In 2010, about 3,977 people lived here.
In Puerto Rico, just like in Spain long ago, every main town has a special area called a pueblo. This pueblo usually has a central plaza (a big open square), buildings for the town government, and a Catholic church. Every year, special festivals called Fiestas patronales (patron saint festivals) are held in this central plaza.
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The Heart of the Town: The Central Plaza
The central plaza, or town square, is a very important place in Juana Díaz barrio-pueblo. It's used for both official events and fun activities. People gather here from morning until night to socialize and relax.
Long ago, in the early 1800s, Spanish laws called the Laws of the Indies guided how towns in Puerto Rico were built. These laws said that the plaza should be "a good place for parties" (celebrations). They also said the plaza should be big enough for all the people living nearby. The laws also made sure that streets around the plaza had comfortable walkways. These walkways protected people from the sun and rain.
The Historic Church
Right across from the central plaza in Juana Díaz barrio-pueblo is the Parroquia San Ramón Nonato. This is a Roman Catholic church. This beautiful and historic church was built a long time ago, in 1807.
How the Town is Divided
The pueblo, which is what the barrio-pueblo is still called, is divided into four main parts. These parts are the north, east, west, and south sections.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Juana Díaz barrio-pueblo has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at the population from different U.S. Census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 2,246 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,092 | −6.9% | |
| 1920 | 2,211 | 5.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,466 | 11.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,931 | 59.4% | |
| 1950 | 4,743 | 20.7% | |
| 1980 | 5,557 | — | |
| 1990 | 4,775 | −14.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,555 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,977 | −12.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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As you can see, the population grew quite a bit from 1900 to 1980. After that, it started to decrease slightly.
Gallery
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Parroquia San Ramón Nonato, a Catholic church in the central plaza
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Central plaza with the city hall in the background
See also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
