Naguabo barrio-pueblo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Naguabo barrio-pueblo Pueblo de Naguabo
Municipality Seat
Naguabo Town Hall
Location of Naguabo barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Naguabo shown in red
Naguabo barrio-pueblo Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Naguabo
Area
• Total	0.25 sq mi (0.6 km2)
• Land	0.25 sq mi (0.6 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	56 ft (17 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,514
• Density	6,056/sq mi (2,338/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Naguabo barrio-pueblo is a special area in Naguabo, a municipality (which is like a county or district) in Puerto Rico. It's the main town or "downtown" part of Naguabo, where the local government offices are. In 2010, about 1,514 people lived here.

Just like in Spain, many towns in Puerto Rico have a special area called a pueblo. This pueblo usually has a main square (called a plaza), important government buildings like the city hall, and a Catholic church. Every year, people celebrate Fiestas patronales (patron saint festivals) in the central plaza.

Understanding Naguabo's Population Changes

The number of people living in Naguabo barrio-pueblo has changed over time. Here's a quick look at its population:

• 1900: 1,812 people
• 1910: 3,303 people
• 1920: 3,591 people
• 1930: 4,087 people
• 1940: 4,185 people
• 1950: 4,442 people
• 1980: 2,056 people
• 1990: 1,848 people
• 2000: 1,852 people
• 2010: 1,514 people

The Heart of Naguabo: The Central Plaza and Church

The central plaza, or town square, is a very important place in Naguabo. It's where people gather for fun events, celebrations, or just to hang out and talk from morning until night.

Why the Plaza is Important

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 place for parties" (meaning celebrations and festivals). They also said the plaza should be big enough for all the people living nearby. The laws even suggested that streets around the plaza should have comfortable walkways to protect people from the sun and rain.

The Church in the Plaza

Right across from the central plaza in Naguabo barrio-pueblo, you'll find the Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario. This is a Roman Catholic church, an important part of the community.

A Glimpse into Naguabo's Past

Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States after the Spanish–American War. This happened because of the Treaty of Paris of 1898.

Early Population Count

In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census (a count of the population) in Puerto Rico. They found that 1,812 people lived in Naguabo Pueblo at that time.

Recent Repairs to the Plaza

More recently, in July 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided money to help repair Naguabo's plaza. This shows how important the plaza is to the town.

Exploring Naguabo's Sectors

Barrios, like Naguabo barrio-pueblo, are often divided into smaller local areas. These smaller areas are called sectores (which means sectors in English).

Different Types of Sectors

The names for these sectors can be different. Some are simply called sector, while others might be named urbanización (like a housing development), reparto, barriada, or residencial.

Sectors in Naguabo barrio-pueblo

Here are some of the sectors you can find in Naguabo barrio-pueblo:

• Barriada Salsipuedes (Calle José de Diego)
• Calle Armando González
• Calle Buenos Aires
• Calles del Casco del Pueblo
• Carretera Militar (from Caserío until Centro de Diagnóstico)
• Central El Triunfo
• Edificio Cabrera
• Edificio Inés María Mendoza
• Residencial Ignacio Morales Dávila
• Residencial Naguabo Valley
• Sector Loma El Triunfo
• Urbanización Brisas de Naguabo
• Urbanización City Palace I
• Urbanización City Palace II
• Urbanización El Duque (Los Maestros)
• Urbanización Jardines de la Vía
• Urbanización Riberas del Río

Learn More

• In Spanish: Naguabo (Naguabo) para niños