Abra Honda, Camuy, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Abra Honda
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Barrio
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Small wooden shack in Abra Honda
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Location of Abra Honda within the municipality of Camuy shown in red
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 Abra Honda, Camuy, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Camuy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.77 sq mi (17.5 km2) |
| • Land | 6.77 sq mi (17.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,943 |
| • Density | 287.4/sq mi (111.0/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Abra Honda is a small community, also called a barrio, located in the town of Camuy, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,943 people lived there.
A Look at History
After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became a territory of the United States.
In 1899, the United States government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 1,420 people lived in Abra Honda at that time.
The population of Abra Honda has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,420 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,659 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,860 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,944 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,169 | 11.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,943 | −10.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Ernesto Memorial Chapel
In Abra Honda, you can find the Ernesto Memorial Chapel. This is a historic church built from stone. It is an important landmark in the community.
Gallery
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Ernesto Memorial Chapel
See also
In Spanish: Abra Honda para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
