Candelero Arriba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Candelero Arriba
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Barrio
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3 March 2007 eclipse as seen from Candelero Arriba
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Location of Candelero Arriba within the municipality of Humacao shown in red
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 Candelero Arriba
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Humacao |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.47 sq mi (3.8 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,596 |
| • Density | 2,463/sq mi (951/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
| ZIP Code |
00791
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Candelero Arriba is a small community, also known as a barrio, located in the town of Humacao, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 3,596 people lived there. It's known for its beautiful views, like the one seen during an eclipse in 2007.
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A Glimpse into Candelero Arriba's Past
How Puerto Rico Became Part of the U.S.
Puerto Rico used to be a territory of Spain. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This was part of an agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Since then, Puerto Rico has been an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it belongs to the U.S. but is not a state.
Early Population Counts
Soon after Puerto Rico became a U.S. territory, the United States Department of War conducted a special count of all the people. This was like a first census for the island. In 1899, the census showed that 811 people lived in the Candelero Arriba barrio.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 811 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,951 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,443 | 16.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,747 | 8.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,596 | −4.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Learn More
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
In Spanish: Candelero Arriba para niños
