Caguabo, Añasco, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caguabo
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Barrio
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View of Rincón from Caguabo barrio in Añasco
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Location of Caguabo within the municipality of Añasco shown in red
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Añasco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.23 sq mi (5.8 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.81 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 847 |
| • Density | 596.5/sq mi (230.3/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Caguabo is a small area or barrio located in the town of Añasco, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 847 people lived there.
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History of Caguabo
Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States after the Spanish–American War. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. In 1899, the U.S. government counted the people in Puerto Rico. They found that Caguabo and another nearby area called Playa had a combined population of 1,156 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 755 | — | |
| 1980 | 724 | — | |
| 1990 | 790 | 9.1% | |
| 2000 | 903 | 14.3% | |
| 2010 | 847 | −6.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Local Areas: Sectors
In Puerto Rico, barrios are like small districts. These districts are then divided into even smaller local areas called sectores (which means sectors in English). Different types of sectores exist, like urbanización (a type of housing development) or reparto (another kind of housing area).
Here are some of the sectors you can find in Caguabo barrio:
- Condominio Playa Almirante
- Sector La Ferrer
- Sector La Tosca
- Sector Las Curvas de Rincón
Cool Places to See
Caguabo is home to a three-story tower called El Mirador de la Bahía. From this tower, you can get an amazing view of the Mona Passage, which is a strait of water between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
A "Special Community"
In 2014, Caguabo was recognized as one of the "Special Communities of Puerto Rico" (Comunidades Especiales de Puerto Rico). This program helps communities that need extra support and resources to improve their living conditions and opportunities.
Gallery
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View from El Mirador de la Bahia in Caguabo off PR-115
See also
In Spanish: Caguabo para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of Añasco, Puerto Rico
