Buena Vista, Carolina, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Buena Vista
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Barrio
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Location of Buena Vista within the municipality of Carolina shown in red
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 Buena Vista, Carolina, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Carolina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.79 sq mi (22.8 km2) |
| • Land | 8.49 sq mi (22.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.30 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 29,303 |
| • Density | 3,451.5/sq mi (1,332.6/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Buena Vista is a special kind of neighborhood called a barrio in the city of Carolina, Puerto Rico. It's a busy place with lots of people. In 2010, about 29,303 people lived there.
Buena Vista is known for its lively community. It is part of the larger Carolina area, which is on the northeast coast of Puerto Rico.
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History of Buena Vista
How Puerto Rico Became Part of the U.S.
Puerto Rico used to be controlled by Spain. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This was part of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
Because of this, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States. This means it is connected to the U.S. but has its own government.
Counting the People: The Census
In 1899, the United States Department of War did a count of everyone living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. It helps governments understand how many people live in an area.
At that time, the area now known as Buena Vista was called Hoyo Mulas. The census showed that 1,245 people lived there.
A New Name for the Barrio
The name of the barrio changed from Hoyo Mulas to Buena Vista in 2010. This new name means "Good View" in Spanish.
The population of Buena Vista has changed a lot over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,245 | — | |
| 1980 | 36,688 | — | |
| 1990 | 34,314 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 33,914 | −1.2% | |
| 2010 | 29,303 | −13.6% | |
| 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
Want to learn more in Spanish? Check out: Buena Vista (Carolina) para niños
