Cambalache, Arecibo, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cambalache
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Highway in Cambalache
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Location of Cambalache within the municipality of Arecibo shown in red
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 Cambalache, Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Arecibo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.32 sq mi (8.6 km2) |
| • Land | 3.23 sq mi (8.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 40 |
| • Density | 12.4/sq mi (4.8/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Cambalache is a small area, or barrio, located in the town of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. In 2010, only 40 people lived there. It's a quiet place, part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.
History of Cambalache
Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States after the Spanish–American War in 1898. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
In 1899, the U.S. government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census showed that 470 people lived in Cambalache barrio at that time. Over the years, the number of people living in Cambalache has changed quite a bit.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 470 | — | |
| 1910 | 715 | 52.1% | |
| 1920 | 935 | 30.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,484 | 58.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,164 | 45.8% | |
| 1950 | 332 | −84.7% | |
| 1980 | 74 | — | |
| 1990 | 29 | −60.8% | |
| 2000 | 64 | 120.7% | |
| 2010 | 40 | −37.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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What are Sectors?
Barrios like Cambalache are often divided into even smaller parts. These smaller areas are called sectores (which means sectors in English). Think of them like neighborhoods within a larger area.
The names for these sectors can be different. Some are simply called sector. Others might be called urbanización (like a housing development), reparto (a land division), barriada (a neighborhood), or residencial (a residential area).
Here are the sectors that make up Cambalache barrio:
- Callejón Cancela
- Comunidad Domingo Ruiz
- Finca Las Claras
- Sector Santa Bárbara
- Urbanización Brisas del Valle
Waste-to-Energy Plant Plans
For several years, people have been studying the idea of building a special plant in Cambalache. This plant would be a "waste-to-energy" facility. This means it would take trash and turn it into electricity. It's a way to manage waste and create power at the same time. Studies for this project have been happening since before 2015.
Gallery
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Puerto Rico Highway 681 in Cambalache
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Puerto Rico Highway 6681 in Cambalache
See also
In Spanish: Cambalache (Arecibo) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of Arecibo, Puerto Rico
