Obrero (Santurce)

Obrero
Barrio Obrero in Santurce
Barrio Obrero in Santurce
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality San Juan
BarrioSanturce
Area
 • Total
.42 sq mi (1.1 km2)
 • Land.40 sq mi (1.0 km2)
 • Water.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
10,316
 • Density25,790/sq mi (9,960/km2)
 Source: 2010 Census
Time zoneUTC−4 (AST)

Obrero (often called Barrio Obrero) is one of 40 subbarrios of Santurce in the municipality of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Obrero is the most populated subbarrio in Santurce. The Residencial Las Casas public housing is located in the area.

Demographics

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In 2000, Obrero had a population of 11,467.[3]

In 2010, Obrero had a population of 10,316 and a population density of 25,790 persons per square mile.[1]

Hurricane Maria

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Hurricane Maria which hit Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017 devastated Obrero with major flooding and winds that tore roofs off homes.[4][5]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Puerto Rico 2010 population and housing unit counts.pdf (PDF). U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, U.S. Census Bureau. 2010.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Obrero Subbarrio
  3. ^ Puerto Rico 2000: Population and Housing Unit Counts
  4. ^ "Video Barrio Obrero". El Vocero de Puerto Rico (in Spanish).
  5. ^ Muñiz Pérez, Yamaira. "Desolación en Barrio Obrero (Fotos y vídeos)". El Vocero de Puerto Rico (in Spanish).

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