Borinquen, Caguas, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Borinquen
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Barrio
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![]() Mountain and homes in Borinquen
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![]() Location of Borinquen within the municipality of Caguas shown in red
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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
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• Total | 7,953 |
• Density | 1,268.4/sq mi (489.7/km2) |
Source: 2010 Census | |
Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Borinquen is a neighborhood, or "barrio," located in the town of Caguas, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 7,953 people lived there. It's a part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, which is a commonwealth of the United States.
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A Look Back: Borinquen's History
Puerto Rico became a part of the United States after the Spanish–American War. This happened in 1898, when Spain and the U.S. signed a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. After this, Puerto Rico became a U.S. territory.
In 1899, the U.S. government took a count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This count, or census, found that Borinquen barrio and the nearby Bairoa barrio had a combined population of 3,870 people.
Fun Places to Visit in Borinquen
Borinquen has some cool spots for fun and relaxation:
- Caguas Real Golf and Country Club: A great place for golf, partly located in Borinquen.
- Charco El Cantil: A natural swimming spot in the Turabo River. It's like a natural pool!
- Plaza Turabo: A park right next to the Turabo River, perfect for enjoying nature.
- Terrazas de Borinquen Recreational Area: This area has a community pool and a park for everyone to enjoy.
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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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In Spanish: Borinquen (Caguas) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico