Torrecilla Alta, Canóvanas, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Torrecilla Alta
Barrio
Location of Torrecilla Alta within the municipality of Canóvanas shown in red
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Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Canóvanas
Area
• Total	1.49 sq mi (3.9 km2)
• Land	1.45 sq mi (3.8 km2)
• Water	0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation	75 ft (23 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	6,612
• Density	4,560/sq mi (1,760/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Torrecilla Alta is a neighborhood, called a barrio, located in the town of Canóvanas, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 6,612 people lived here. It's a place with interesting natural features, including areas near mangroves and a large river.

Exploring Torrecilla Alta

Torrecilla Alta is special because it borders another area called Torrecillas Alta, which is in the nearby town of Loíza. Both of these areas are close to important natural spots like mangrove forests and the Río Grande de Loíza, which is a large river.

Wildlife in the Area

Sometimes, alligators are found roaming near the mangrove areas. When these animals are discovered, they are safely moved to a special location. This location is managed by the Department of Resources, which helps protect wildlife.

Understanding Sectors

In Puerto Rico, barrios (like Torrecilla Alta) are often divided into even smaller local areas. These smaller units are called sectores (which means sectors in English).

Types of Sectors

The names for these sectores can be different. Some are simply called sector, while others might be known as urbanización (a type of housing development), reparto, barriada, or residencial. Each name describes a different kind of community or living area.

Sectors in Torrecilla Alta

Here are some of the specific sectors you can find within the Torrecilla Alta barrio:

• Parcelas Torrecilla Alta
• Sector Finca Virginia
• Sector La Central
• Sector Parachofer
• Sector Pueblo Indio
• Sector Pueblo Seco
• Sector Santa Catalina
• Sector Sierra Maestra
• Sector Villa Borinquen
• Sector Villa Inglés
• Sector Villa Santa
• Urbanización Brisas de Canóvanas
• Urbanización Brisas de Loíza
• Urbanización Eucalipto
• Urbanización Usubal

See also

• List of communities in Puerto Rico
• List of barrios and sectors of Canóvanas, Puerto Rico