Capáez, Hatillo, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Capáez
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Casa de Don Juan Rosa Mora in Capáez, built in the 19th century
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Location of Capáez within the municipality of Hatillo shown in red
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 Capáez, Hatillo, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Hatillo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.94 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
| • Land | 2.94 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,231 |
| • Density | 1,439.1/sq mi (555.6/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Capáez is a rural barrio located in the municipality of Hatillo, Puerto Rico. A barrio is like a neighborhood or district. While it's mostly a countryside area, Capáez also has a small urban zone. In 2010, about 4,231 people called Capáez home.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,016 | — | |
| 1910 | 957 | −5.8% | |
| 1920 | 957 | 0.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,273 | 33.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,411 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,630 | 15.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,629 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,363 | 27.9% | |
| 2000 | 4,271 | 27.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,231 | −0.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Contents
A Look Back: The History of Capáez
Capáez has an interesting history, especially when we look at how Puerto Rico became part of the United States.
How Puerto Rico Became a U.S. Territory
After the Spanish–American War, which ended in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This was part of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Because of this treaty, Puerto Rico became an "unincorporated territory" of the U.S. This means it's part of the U.S. but doesn't have all the same rights as a state.
Early Population Count in Capáez
Soon after, in 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a special count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This was like an early census. When they counted the population in Capáez barrio, they found that 1,016 people lived there at that time.
Exploring Capáez: A Photo Gallery
Here are some pictures showing what Capáez looks like, especially along PR-130.
See also
In Spanish: Capáez (Hatillo) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
