Isabela, Puerto Rico

Isabela Municipio de Isabela
Town and Municipality
Aerial view of Isabela and its coastline
Flag Coat of arms
Nicknames:  "El Jardín del Noroeste", "El Pueblo de los Quesitos de Hoja"
Anthem: "Isabela – Danza "
Map of Puerto Rico highlighting Isabela Municipality
Coordinates: 18°30′47″N 67°04′12″W / 18.51306°N 67.07000°W / 18.51306; -67.07000
Sovereign state	United States
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Settled	1720–1725
Founded	May 21, 1819
Founded by	Manuel Corchado y Juarbe
Named for	Isabella I of Castile
Barrios	14 barrios Arenales Altos Arenales Bajos Bajura Bejucos Coto Galateo Alto Galateo Bajo Guayabos Guerrero Isabela barrio-pueblo Jobos Llanadas Mora Planas
Government
• Mayor	Miguel "Ricky" Mendez (PPD)
Area
• Total	91.95 sq mi (238.15 km2)
• Land	55.36 sq mi (143.39 km2)
• Water	36.58 sq mi (94.75 km2)
Population  (2020)[1]
• Total	42,943
• Rank	18th in Puerto Rico
• Density	470/sq mi (180/km2)
Demonym	Isabelinos
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)
ZIP Code	00662
Area code	787/939
Major routes
Website	https://venaisabela.com/

Isabela (Spanish pronunciation: [isaˈβela]) is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the north-western region of the island, north of San Sebastián; west of Quebradillas; and east of Aguadilla and Moca. It is named in honor of Queen Isabella I of Castile. Isabela is spread over 13 barrios and Isabela Pueblo, which is the downtown area and administrative center. It is a principal part of the Aguadilla-Isabela-San Sebastián Metropolitan Statistical Area.