manzana: blocks (in a street)

barras'? do you have some context''

A manzana is a block (of buildings).

I don't think a barra is a unit of measure, but rather a tangible thing, like a rod. This may be referring to a bundle of rods (such as re-bar) measuring 100 rods on each side of a square, for example.

Yeah, context would definitely help, but I did see the following. Search for the first instance of barras (p. 158, near upper-right corner). In this case, a grid is made up of rods or bars.

http://redalyc.uaemex.mx/redalyc/pdf/480/48003001.pdf

I believe that a manzana is an entire city block, made up of 4 cuadros.

Yes, the information that I have received is that this 'terrano es grande.' The land I am speaking of is in a village outside of Tegulcigalpa, Honduras. It is said to be six manzanas and 100 x 100 barras. Perhaps that is the is size of each cuadro'''? I'll try to find out more info about the 'barras.' I am looking into this property for a future orphanage. Any advice about real estate in Honduras.

Kristie, it should be "cuadras"

So, the property includes six city blocks. You will probably have to ask the owner what barras means here. It might be a regional term.

maybe, i have it in that one acre is 160 square rods. thanks, guys, that give me some idea of the size of this property.