Caonillas Arriba, Utuado, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Caonillas Arriba
Barrio
Lago Caonillas within Barrios Caonillas Abajo, Caonillas Arriba, and Las Palmas
Location of Caonillas Arriba within the municipality of Utuado shown in red
Caonillas Arriba, Utuado, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Utuado
Area
• Total	3.30 sq mi (8.5 km2)
• Land	3.01 sq mi (7.8 km2)
• Water	0.29 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation	961 ft (293 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	296
• Density	98.3/sq mi (38.0/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Caonillas Arriba is a small area, or barrio, located in the town of Utuado, Puerto Rico. Think of a barrio like a neighborhood or a district within a larger town. In 2010, about 296 people lived in Caonillas Arriba. It's known for being near the beautiful Lago Caonillas, a lake that touches a few different barrios in the area.

Exploring Caonillas Arriba's Past

How Puerto Rico Became a U.S. Territory

The history of Caonillas Arriba is connected to the history of Puerto Rico itself. After a war between Spain and the United States called the Spanish–American War, Puerto Rico was given to the U.S. in 1898. This was part of an agreement known as the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Because of this treaty, Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it is part of the U.S. but doesn't have all the same rights as a U.S. state.

Counting the People: Early Census Data

Just one year later, in 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a special count of all the people living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. During this first census, they found that the Caonillas barrio had a population of 2,378 people. Over the years, the number of people living in Caonillas Arriba has changed, as you can see in the table below.

See also

In Spanish: Caonillas Arriba (Utuado) para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico