Luquillo barrio-pueblo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Luquillo barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Luquillo
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Municipality Seat
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San Jose Parish Church
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Location of Luquillo barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Luquillo shown in red
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 Luquillo barrio-pueblo
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Luquillo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,028 |
| • Density | 11,422.2/sq mi (4,410.1/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Luquillo barrio-pueblo is a special neighborhood, or barrio, in Puerto Rico. It is the main part of the town of Luquillo, where the local government offices are. In 2010, about 1,028 people lived here.
Just like in Spain, towns in Puerto Rico have a main pueblo barrio. This area usually has a central square, the town 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 | 903 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,202 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,332 | 10.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,353 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,028 | −24.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Contents
The Heart of Luquillo: Plaza and Church
The central plaza, or town square, is a lively spot. People gather here for fun events, celebrations, or just to hang out. It's a place where friends and families can meet from morning until night.
Rules for Town Squares
In the early 1800s, Spanish laws called the Laws of the Indies guided life in Puerto Rico. These laws said that town squares should be big enough for celebrations. They also said that streets nearby should have comfortable walkways. These walkways would protect people from the sun and rain.
San José Parish Church
Right across from the central plaza in Luquillo barrio-pueblo is the Parroquia San José. This is a Roman Catholic church that was first built in 1797. It was damaged by hurricanes and rebuilt in 1834. The church you see today was designed by Luis Perocier and finished in 1931. The wood and tropical designs inside the church came all the way from South America.
A Glimpse into History
After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened under the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became an unincorporated territory of the U.S. In 1899, the United States government counted the people living in Puerto Rico. They found that 903 people lived in the Pueblo of Luquillo at that time.
Images for kids
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Playa La Pared is a beach in Luquillo.
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You can see El Yunque from a street in Luquillo.
See also
In Spanish: Luquillo (Luquillo) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
