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Aguadilla
Aguadilla (, ), founded in 1775 by Luis de Córdova, is a city and municipality located in the northwestern tip of Puerto Rico, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, north of Aguada, and Moca and west of Isabela. Aguadilla is spread over 15 ''barrios'' and Aguadilla Pueblo (the downtown area and the administrative center of the city). It is a principal city and core of the Aguadilla-Isabela-San Sebastián Metropolitan Statistical Area. Etymology and nicknames Aguadilla is a shortening of the town's original name ''San Carlos de La Aguadilla''. The name ''Aguadilla'' is a diminutive of '' Aguada'', which is the name of the town and municipality located to the south. Some of the municipality's nicknames are: ''Jardín del Atlántico'' ("Garden of the Atlantic"), ''Pueblo de los Tiburones'' (" Shark Town") and ''La Villa del Ojo de Agua'' ("Villa of the Water Spring") after the natural water spring that was used by early settlers and Spanish soldiers as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aguadilla Barrio-pueblo
Aguadilla barrio-pueblo is an urban Barrios of Puerto Rico, barrio and the administrative center (Seat of government, seat) of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Aguadilla, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3,627. As was customary in Spain, in Puerto Rico, the municipality has a barrio called ''Pueblos in Puerto Rico, pueblo'' which contains a central plaza, the municipal buildings (city hall), and a Catholic church. Fiestas patronales in Puerto Rico, Fiestas patronales (patron saint festivals) are held in the central plaza every year. The central plaza and its church The central plaza, or square, is a place for official and unofficial recreational events and a place where people can gather and socialize from dusk to dawn. The Laws of the Indies, Spanish law, which regulated life in Puerto Rico in the early 19th century, stated the plaza's purpose was for "the parties" (celebrations, festivities) ( es, a propósito para las fiestas), and that the square should be p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Borinquen, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Borinquen is a barrio in the municipality of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 7,415. History Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became an unincorporated territory of the United States. In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census of Puerto Rico finding that the population of Borinquen barrio was 1,271. Geography Playuela Beach in Borinquen is a beach with of coastline. A project to build hotels at Playuela Beach was in the works in 2017. Sectors Barrios (which are like minor civil divisions) in turn are further subdivided into smaller local populated place areas/units called sectores (''sectors'' in English). The types of ''sectores'' may vary, from normally ''sector'' to ''urbanización'' to ''reparto'' to ''barriada'' to ''residencial'', among others. The following sectors are in Borinquen barrio: , and . Gallery Scenes in Borinquen: Nathan M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camaceyes, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Camaceyes is a barrio in the municipality of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 12,547. In Camaceyes barrio is part of the Aguadilla urban zone. History Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became an unincorporated territory of the United States. In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census of Puerto Rico finding that the population of Camaceyes barrio was 1,633. Features , a summit with an elevation of 486 feet, is located in Camaceyes. Sectors Barrios (which are roughly comparable to minor civil divisions) in turn are further subdivided into smaller local populated place areas/units called sectores (''sectors'' in English). The types of ''sectores'' may vary, from normally ''sector'' to ''urbanización'' to ''reparto'' to ''barriada'' to ''residencial'', among others. The following sectors are in Camaceyes barrio: , and . See also * List of commu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victoria, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Victoria is a barrio in the municipality of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 1,790. Victoria barrio is part of the Aguadilla urban zone. History A lot of sugar cane was grown in Victoria in the 19th century. Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became an unincorporated territory of the United States. In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census of Puerto Rico finding that the population of Victoria barrio was 716. Features Victoria has an elevation of 338 feet. The José de Diego School is located in Victoria. , a summit with an elevation of 676 feet, is located in Victoria. Sectors Barrios (which are roughly comparable to minor civil divisions) in turn are further subdivided into smaller local populated place areas/units called sectores (''sectors'' in English). The types of ''sectores'' may vary, from normally ''sector'' to ''urbanización'' to ''r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guerrero, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Guerrero is a rural barrio in the municipality of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3,406. In Guerrero barrio is Rafael Hernández, a . History Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became an unincorporated territory of the United States. In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census of Puerto Rico finding that the population of Guerrero barrio was 638. Features The Guerrero Correctional Institution, one of the largest men's prisons in Puerto Rico, is located in Guerrero. (Guerrero Lake) is a 32,000-square-meter reservoir located in Guerrero. Built in the 1930s, it is fed by the Guajataca Lake. Sectors Barrios (which are like minor civil divisions) in turn are further subdivided into smaller local populated place areas/units called sectores (''sectors'' in English). The types of ''sectores'' may vary, from normally ''sector'' to ''urbanización'' to ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caimital Alto, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Caimital Alto is a Barrios of Puerto Rico, barrio in the municipality of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3,989. History Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became an Insular area, unincorporated territory of the United States. In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census of Puerto Rico finding that the combined population of Caimital Alto barrio and Corrales, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Corrales barrio was 1,158. Sectors Barrios (which are like minor civil divisions) in turn are further subdivided into smaller local populated place areas/units called sectores (''sectors'' in English). The types of ''sectores'' may vary, from normally ''sector'' to ''urbanización'' to ''reparto'' to ''barriada'' to ''residencial'', among others. The following sectors are in Caimital Alto barrio: , and . See also * List of communities in Puerto Rico * List of barrios a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caimital Bajo, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Caimital Bajo is a Barrios of Puerto Rico, barrio in the municipality of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 4,487. In Caimatal Bajo barrio is part of the Aguadilla urban zone. History Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became an Insular area, unincorporated territory of the United States. In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census of Puerto Rico finding that the population of Caimital Bajo barrio was 943. Sectors Barrios (which are like minor civil divisions) in turn are further subdivided into smaller local populated place areas/units called sectores (''sectors'' in English). The types of ''sectores'' may vary, from normally ''sector'' to ''urbanización'' to ''reparto'' to ''barriada'' to ''residencial'', among others. The following sectors are in Caimital Bajo barrio: , and . See also * List of communities in Puerto Rico * List of barrios and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aguacate, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Aguacate is a barrio in the municipality of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 1,525. History Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became an unincorporated territory of the United States. In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census of Puerto Rico finding that the combined population of Aguacate barrio and Arenales was 991. Features Aguacate has an elevation of 203 feet. Sectors Barrios (which are roughly comparable to minor civil divisions) in turn are further subdivided into smaller local populated place areas/units called sectores (''sectors'' in English). The types of ''sectores'' may vary, from normally ''sector'' to ''urbanización'' to ''reparto'' to ''barriada'' to ''residencial'', among others. The following sectors are in Aguacate barrio: , and . See also * List of communities in Puerto Rico * List of barrios and sectors of Aguadilla, Pue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arenales, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Arenales is a rural barrio in the municipality of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 1,983. History Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became an unincorporated territory of the United States. In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census of Puerto Rico finding that the combined population of Aguacate barrio and Arenales barrio was 991. Sectors Barrios (which are like minor civil divisions) in turn are further subdivided into smaller local populated place areas/units called sectores (''sectors'' in English). The types of ''sectores'' may vary, from normally ''sector'' to ''urbanización'' to ''reparto'' to ''barriada'' to ''residencial'', among others. The following sectors are in Arenales barrio: , and . See also * List of communities in Puerto Rico * List of barrios and sectors of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Like all municipalities of Puerto Rico, Ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ceiba Baja, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Ceiba Baja is a rural barrio in the municipality of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Aguadilla (, ), founded in 1775 by Luis de Córdova, is a city and municipality located in the northwestern tip of Puerto Rico, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, north of Aguada, and Moca and west of Isabela. Aguadilla is s .... Its population in 2010 was 2,356. History Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became an Insular area, unincorporated territory of the United States. In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census of Puerto Rico finding that the combined population of Ceiba Alta and Ceiba Baja barrios was 1,033. Sectors Barrios (which are like minor civil divisions) in turn are further subdivided into smaller local populated place areas/units called sectores (''sectors'' in English). The types of ''sectores'' may vary, from normally ''sector'' to ''urbanización'' t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corrales, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Corrales is a rural barrio in the municipality of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 7,659. In Corrales barrio is Cabán, a . History Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became an unincorporated territory of the United States. In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census of Puerto Rico finding that the combined population of Corrales and Caimatal Alto barrios was 1,158. Sectors Barrios (which are like minor civil divisions) in turn are further subdivided into smaller local populated place areas/units called sectores (''sectors'' in English). The types of ''sectores'' may vary, from normally ''sector'' to ''urbanización'' to ''reparto'' to ''barriada'' to ''residencial'', among others. The following sectors are in Corrales barrio: , and . See also * List of communities in Puerto Rico * List of barrios and sectors of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Like all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipalities Of Puerto Rico
The municipalities of Puerto Rico ( Spanish: ''municipios de Puerto Rico'') are the second-level administrative divisions in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. There are 78 such administrative divisions covering all 78 incorporated towns and cities. Each municipality is led by a mayor and divided into barrios, third-level administrative divisions, though the latter are not vested with any political authority. Every municipality is governed as stated by the Autonomous Municipalities Act of 1991, which establishes that every municipality must have an elected strong mayor with a municipal legislature as the form of government. Each legislature must be unicameral, with the number of members related to adequate representation of the total population of the municipality. In contrast to other jurisdictions, both the mayors and the municipal legislators are elected on the same date and for the same term of four years in office. From a political and ekistic perspective, several differe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
