Calzada, Maunabo, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Calzada
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Catholic chapel in Calzada on PR-7761
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Location of Calzada within the municipality of Maunabo shown in red
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 Calzada, Maunabo, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Maunabo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.78 sq mi (9.8 km2) |
| • Land | 3.24 sq mi (8.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.54 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,082 |
| • Density | 344.6/sq mi (133.1/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Calzada is a small community, also known as a barrio, located in the town of Maunabo, Puerto Rico. It is part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,082 people lived in Calzada.
A Look Back: Calzada's History
Puerto Rico has an interesting history! After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of an agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it is a part of the U.S. but does not have all the same rights as a state.
In 1899, the United States Department of War took a special count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that Calzada and a nearby community called Lizas had a combined population of 1,233 people.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Calzada has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different U.S. censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,429 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,369 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,262 | −7.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,082 | −14.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Images for kids
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A school building in Calzada, where students learn and grow.
See also
In Spanish: Calzada (Maunabo) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
