Borinquen, Caguas, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Borinquen
Barrio
Mountain and homes in Borinquen
Location of Borinquen within the municipality of Caguas shown in red
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.

Pictures of Borinquen

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  Caguas Valley from Borinquen

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  Mountains near Borinquen

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  Charco El Cantil

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In Spanish: Borinquen (Caguas) para niños

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