Orocovis barrio-pueblo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Orocovis barrio-pueblo Pueblo de Orocovis
Municipality Seat
Street in Orocovis Pueblo in 1941
Location of Orocovis barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Orocovis shown in red
Orocovis barrio-pueblo Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Orocovis
Area
• Total	0.11 sq mi (0.3 km2)
• Land	0.11 sq mi (0.3 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	1,657 ft (505 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	682
• Density	6,200/sq mi (2,400/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Orocovis barrio-pueblo is a special part of Orocovis, a town located in the center of Puerto Rico. It's like the main downtown area or the "heart" of the municipality. This is where the local government buildings are, and it's a place where people gather for fun events and celebrations. In 2010, about 682 people lived here.

What is Orocovis Pueblo?

In Puerto Rico, just like in Spain, every town has a special area called a pueblo. This pueblo is the main part of the town. It usually has a central square, which is like a town park. You'll also find the town hall (where the local government works) and a Catholic church there.

Every year, the town holds Fiestas patronales (patron saint festivals) in this central square. These are big celebrations for the town's patron saint.

Smaller Areas: Sectors

Larger areas called barrios are divided into even smaller local places. These are called sectores (which means sectors in English). There are different types of sectores, like urbanización or residencial.

Some of the sectors in Orocovis barrio-pueblo are:

• Sector Salida a Barranquitas
• Sector Salida a Coamo
• Sector Salida a Corozal
• Sector Salida a Morovis
• Residencial José Ventura Fortis
• Sector Salsipuedes

The Heart of the Town: The Central Plaza

The central plaza, or town square, is a very important place in Orocovis. It was built on land given by Juan de Rivera y Santiago, who founded Orocovis. This square is used for both official events and fun activities. It's a place where people can meet up and hang out from morning until night.

Back in the early 1800s, Spanish laws called the Laws of the Indies guided life in Puerto Rico. These laws said that the plaza should be big enough for "the parties" (celebrations and festivals). They also said that the streets nearby should have comfortable walkways. These walkways would protect people from the sun and rain.

The Church in the Plaza

Right across from the central plaza in Orocovis barrio-pueblo is the Parroquia San Juan Bautista. This is a Roman Catholic church. It first opened its doors on October 29, 1838.

Fun Festivals

Orocovis celebrates its patron saint festival every June in the central plaza. This festival is called the Fiestas Patronales de San Juan Bautista. It's a mix of religious and cultural celebrations. You can usually see parades, play games, buy things from local artisans, enjoy amusement rides, try regional food, and watch live entertainment.

A Look Back: History of Orocovis Pueblo

The town's Catholic church was finished and opened in 1838. It was built on land that Juan de Rivera y Santiago, the town's founder, had donated.

Later, in 1898, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States. This happened after the Spanish–American War and the Treaty of Paris of 1898. In 1899, the U.S. government took a count of the people in Puerto Rico. They found that 962 people lived in Orocovis Pueblo at that time.

More recently, in July 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided money. This money was for repairs to Orocovis' central plaza.

Gallery

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  San Juan Bautista Parish in Orocovis

See also

In Spanish: Orocovis (pueblo) para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico