Pueblo, Lares, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pueblo
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Barrio
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![]() Sector Seburuquillo on PR-111 in Pueblo
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![]() Location of Pueblo barrio within the municipality of Lares shown in red
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Area | |
• Total | 2.95 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
• Land | 2.95 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
Population
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• Total | 4,838 |
• Density | 1,640/sq mi (630/km2) |
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Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Pueblo is a special area called a barrio in the town of Lares, Puerto Rico. Think of it like a neighborhood or a district within a larger city. In 2010, about 4,838 people lived in Pueblo.
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How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Pueblo has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- In 1980, there were 3,430 people.
- By 1990, the population grew to 4,269.
- In 2000, it reached its highest at 5,830 residents.
- In 2010, the population was 4,838 people.
These numbers come from the U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
What Are Sectors?
Barrios like Pueblo are often divided into even smaller areas. These smaller parts are called sectores (which means sectors in English). Sectors are like mini-neighborhoods within a barrio. They can have different names, such as urbanización (a type of housing development) or reparto (a land division).
Main Sectors in Pueblo
Pueblo barrio includes several important sectors. These are:
- Avenida Los Patriotas
- Hacienda Borinquen
- Sector Ballajá
- Sector Barranco
- Sector La Cuadra
- Sector La Piedra
- Sector La Pluma
- Sector Seburuquillo
- Tramo Carretera 111 (a part of Highway 111)
- Urbanización Alturas de Borinquen
- Urbanización Campo Alegre
- Urbanización Palmas del Sol
Community Spirit in Seburuquillo
One of the sectors, Sector Seburuquillo, faced a big challenge after Hurricane Maria. This powerful storm caused a lot of damage. For almost three weeks, about 80 families in Seburuquillo were cut off from help. They didn't have food or water because roads and communication lines were destroyed. However, communities often come together to help each other during tough times.
See also
In Spanish: Pueblo (Lares) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of Lares, Puerto Rico