Arena, Guánica, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Arena
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Location of Arena within the municipality of Guánica shown in red
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 Arena, Guánica, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Guánica |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.38 sq mi (11.3 km2) |
| • Land | 4.38 sq mi (11.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 96 |
| • Density | 21.9/sq mi (8.5/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
| ZIP Code |
00653
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Arena is a small community, also known as a barrio, located in the municipality of Guánica, Puerto Rico. In 2010, only 96 people lived there, making it a very small place.
About Arena
Arena is one of the many barrios found in the municipality of Guánica. In Puerto Rico, a barrio is like a neighborhood or a district within a larger town or city. Guánica is a municipality located on the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico. It is known for its dry forest and its beautiful bay.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Arena has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1940, there were 590 residents. By 1950, the population had dropped to 368. Later, in 1980, only 100 people lived there. The population grew to 323 in 1990, but then decreased again to 84 in 2000. In 2010, the population was 96. These changes show how communities can grow and shrink over time.
See also
In Spanish: Arena (Guánica) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
