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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 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.

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.
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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