Bajura, Isabela, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bajura
Barrio
Buying drinks at the Rip Curl contest in 2003 at Jobos Beach in Bajura
Location of Bajura within the municipality of Isabela shown in red
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Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Isabela
Area
• Total	4.89 sq mi (12.7 km2)
• Land	1.61 sq mi (4.2 km2)
• Water	3.28 sq mi (8.5 km2)
Elevation	7 ft (2 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	663
• Density	411.8/sq mi (159.0/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)
ZIP Code	00662
Area code(s)	787/939

Bajura is a small community, also called a barrio, located in the town of Isabela, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 663 people lived there. It's known for its beautiful Jobos Beach, a popular spot for surfing.

History of Bajura

How Bajura Became Part of the U.S.

Bajura, like the rest of Puerto Rico, has an interesting past. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a special agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. From then on, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States.

Counting the People in Bajura

Soon after, in 1899, the United States Department of War started counting how many people lived in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The first census showed that 647 people lived in Bajura. Over the years, the number of people living in Bajura has changed, as you can see in the table below.

Gallery

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  Surfing contest at Jobos Beach in Bajura

See also

In Spanish: Bajura (Isabela) para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico