Beatriz, Cayey, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beatriz
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PR-52 in Beatriz
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Location of Beatriz within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
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 Beatriz, Cayey, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Cayey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.09 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| • Land | 2.09 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,027 |
| • Density | 1,448.3/sq mi (559.2/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Beatriz is a special place called a barrio in the town of Cayey, Puerto Rico. Think of a barrio like a neighborhood or a small district. In 2010, about 3,027 people lived here. It's located in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.
A Look at Beatriz's History
Beatriz has an interesting history! Long ago, after a big event called the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened in 1898 with something called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became a territory of the U.S. This means it's part of the U.S. but has its own special government.
In 1899, the U.S. government counted the people living in Puerto Rico. They found that Beatriz and a nearby barrio called Guavate had a combined population of 853 people.
How Many People Live Here?
It's cool to see how many people have lived in Beatriz over the years! Here's a look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 741 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,209 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,467 | 21.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,986 | 35.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,027 | 52.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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More to Explore
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
In Spanish: Beatriz (Cayey) para niños
