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Borinquen
Barrio
Mountain and homes in Borinquen
Mountain and homes in Borinquen
Location of Borinquen within the municipality of Caguas shown in red
Location of Borinquen within the municipality of Caguas shown in red
Borinquen, Caguas, Puerto Rico is located in Caribbean
Borinquen, Caguas, Puerto Rico
Borinquen, Caguas, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth  Puerto Rico
Municipality Caguas
Area
 • Total 6.27 sq mi (16.2 km2)
 • Land 6.27 sq mi (16.2 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
433 ft (132 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 7,953
 • Density 1,268.4/sq mi (489.7/km2)
  Source: 2010 Census
Time zone UTC−4 (AST)

Borinquen is a barrio in the municipality of Caguas, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 7,953.

History

Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became an unincorporated territory of the United States. In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census of Puerto Rico finding that the combined population of Borinquen barrio and Bairoa barrio was 3,870.

Landmarks and places of interest

  • Caguas Real Golf and Country Club, partially located in Borinquen.
  • Charco El Cantil, natural swimming pool on the Turabo River.
  • Plaza Turabo, a riverside park located along the Turabo River.
  • Terrazas de Borinquen Recreational Area, community pool and park.
Historical population
Census Pop.
1950 3,027
1980 4,001
1990 5,172 29.3%
2000 6,522 26.1%
2010 7,953 21.9%
U.S. Decennial Census
1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930
1930-1950 1980-2000 2010

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Borinquen (Caguas) para niños

  • List of communities in Puerto Rico
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