Bajadero, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bajadero
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 Bajadero, Puerto Rico
Location in Puerto Rico
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Arecibo |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,710 |
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| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Bajadero is a community located in the municipality of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. A community is like a neighborhood or a small town. In 2010, about 3,710 people lived here.
Bajadero is special because it spreads across three different areas called barrios. These barrios are like smaller districts within a municipality. Each barrio has a part of the Bajadero community.
Where is Bajadero Located?
Bajadero is part of the larger area of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Arecibo is one of the many municipalities in Puerto Rico. Think of a municipality as a county or a large city area.
Bajadero's Unique Sections
The community of Bajadero is divided into three parts. Each part is in a different barrio.
- The largest part of Bajadero is in the barrio called Arenalejos. In 2010, about 2,380 people lived in this section.
- A smaller part of Bajadero is in the barrio called Carreras. Only about 64 people lived here in 2010.
- Another part of Bajadero is in the barrio of Domingo Ruíz. This section had about 1,266 residents in 2010.
Postal Services in Bajadero
The community of Bajadero has its own U.S. Post Office. This means residents can send and receive mail right in their community. The special code for mail in Bajadero is 00616, which is called a ZIP Code.
