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Marueño
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Sign marking the entrance to the main urban community in Barrio Marueño
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Location of barrio Marueño within the municipality of Ponce shown in red
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 Marueño
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Ponce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.21 sq mi (10.9 km2) |
| • Land | 4.21 sq mi (10.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,692 |
| • Density | 401.9/sq mi (155.2/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Marueño is a special area, or barrio, in the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is one of 31 barrios in Ponce. Marueño is also one of nine barrios that share a border with another town. It borders the town of Peñuelas. This barrio was created in 1831.
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Where is Marueño Located?
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Marueño is in the northwestern part of Ponce, just northwest of the main city area. It is a mostly mountainous barrio. This is because it sits where the flat coastal lands meet the rugged Cordillera Central mountains.
The highest point in Marueño is called Monte Marueño. It stands at 640 meters (about 2,100 feet) above sea level. The Pastillo River flows through Marueño, dividing it into two almost equal parts. This river starts high up in the mountains of the Guaraguao barrio.
The Story Behind the Name Marueño
The name "Marueño" has its roots in Europe. It's a unique name in Puerto Rico, not found anywhere else on the island. The barrio, its tallest mountain, and the river that flows through it all share this name.
In the old Aragonese language, "Marueño" means "a bunch of rocks." The name might also be linked to another Aragonese word, "murueño." This word means "the end of a field." So, the name could refer to a boundary or the low stone walls used to mark property lines.
What are Marueño's Borders?
Marueño has clear boundaries. To the north, it is bordered by roads like PR-801R and the hills north of PR-501. To the south, it is bordered by Aguamarina Street and Circulacion Street (18th Street) in the Pastillo area.
On the west side, Marueño is bordered by hills about half a mile west of PR-501. On the east side, it is bordered by hills about half a mile east of PR-501.
When looking at its neighbors, Marueño is bordered by:
- Guaraguao barrio to the north.
- Quebrada Limón barrio to the south.
- The municipality of Peñuelas to the west.
- Magueyes and Guaraguao barrios to the east.
Facts and Figures About Marueño
Marueño covers about 4.21 square miles (10.9 square kilometers) of land. It has no water surface area.
In the year 2000, about 1,474 people lived in Marueño. This meant there were about 350 people for every square mile. By 2010, the population grew to 1,692 people. The population density also increased to about 401.9 people per square mile.
Marueño is a rural barrio. The main community area is the Marueño community itself, located in the southernmost part of the barrio. The main road that goes through Marueño is PR-501. This road runs almost the entire length of the barrio. It goes from its southern border with Magueyes barrio almost to its northern border with Guaraguao barrio.
PR-501 connects to two other important roads:
- One connection leads to PR-502, which goes towards Quebrada Limón barrio.
- The other connection leads to PR-391, which goes to Rucio barrio in the municipality of Peñuelas.
The highest point in Marueño is about 3,083 feet (940 meters) high. It is located at the very northern end of the barrio.
Important Places in Marueño
One of the most important natural features in Marueño is the Río Pastillo. This river starts at the northern end of the barrio and flows all the way through it, dividing the area in half.
See also
In Spanish: Marueño (Ponce) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
