Santa Isabel barrio-pueblo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Isabel barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Santa Isabel
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Municipality Seat
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Buildings in Santa Isabel barrio-pueblo
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Location of Santa Isabel barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Santa Isabel shown in red
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 Santa Isabel barrio-pueblo
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Santa Isabel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,133 |
| • Density | 5,900/sq mi (2,300/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Santa Isabel barrio-pueblo is a special area in Puerto Rico. It's like the main town or downtown part of the municipality of Santa Isabel. This area is the administrative center, which means it's where the local government offices are. In 2010, about 5,133 people lived here.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 6,844 | — | |
| 1980 | 6,844 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 6,623 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 6,335 | −4.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,133 | −19.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Just like in Spain, many towns in Puerto Rico have a central area called a pueblo. This pueblo usually has a main public square, the city hall, and a Catholic church. Every year, special patron saint festivals are held in this central square.
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Exploring Santa Isabel's Central Plaza
The central plaza, or town square, is a very important place in Santa Isabel. It's used for both official events and fun activities. People can gather here to socialize from morning until night.
Why Plazas Are Important
Spanish laws from the early 1800s, 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 festivities). They also stated that the square should be big enough for all the people living nearby. The laws also made sure that the streets around the plaza had comfortable walkways. These walkways were designed to protect people from the sun and rain.
The Church of Saint James the Apostle
Right across from the central plaza in Santa Isabel barrio-pueblo, you'll find the Church of Saint James the Apostle. In Spanish, it's called Parroquia Santiago Apostol. This is a Roman Catholic church.
A Glimpse into Santa Isabel'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. In 1899, the United States government took a census (a count of the population) in Puerto Rico. The census found that the combined population of Santa Isabel Pueblo and Playa areas was 1,142 people.
Images for kids
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Church of St. James the Apostle (Parroquia de Santiago Apostol)
See also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- In Spanish: Santa Isabel (Santa Isabel) para niños
