Caimito, Yauco, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Caimito
Barrio
Location of Caimito within the municipality of Yauco shown in red
Caimito, Yauco, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Yauco
Area
• Total	1.57 sq mi (4.1 km2)
• Land	1.57 sq mi (4.1 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	427 ft (130 m)
Population
• Total	431
• Density	274.5/sq mi (106.0/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Caimito is a small area, known as a barrio, located in the town of Yauco, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 431 people lived there. It's a quiet place, part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.

History of Caimito

How Puerto Rico Became Part of the U.S.

Long ago, Spain controlled Puerto Rico. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain and the United States signed a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Because of this treaty, Puerto Rico was given to the United States. It became an unincorporated territory, which means it's managed by the U.S. but isn't a state.

Early Population Counts

In 1899, the United States Department of War (which is now called the Department of Defense) took a special count of people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. They found that Caimito and a nearby barrio called Vegas had a combined population of 1,405 people.

Caimito's Population Over Time

The population of Caimito has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:

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