Barrio

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Barrio is a Spanish word meaning neighborhood. It is often used in the United States to refer to a neighborhood with largely Spanish-speaking residents, though it can be used to mean a neighbourhood in any Spanish-speaking country.

While there are many barrios in the United States, El Barrio in New York City is among the more well-known ones. Also known as Spanish Harlem, this neighborhood is located on the northeastern portion of Manhattan and is home to over 116,000 residents, predominantly Puerto Ricans and African Americans.