Caracol, Añasco, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caracol
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Location of Caracol within the municipality of Añasco shown in red
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 Caracol, Añasco, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Añasco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.40 sq mi (3.6 km2) |
| • Land | 1.40 sq mi (3.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,869 |
| • Density | 1,335/sq mi (515/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Caracol is a special area, known as a barrio, located in the town of Añasco, Puerto Rico. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small district within the larger town. In 2010, about 1,869 people called Caracol home.
History of Caracol
Puerto Rico was once controlled by Spain. After a conflict called the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This agreement was part of the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
Because of this treaty, Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it is a part of the U.S. but does not have the same rights as a state.
In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that Caracol and a nearby barrio called Hatillo had a combined population of 1,030 people.
Over the years, the population of Caracol has changed. Here's how many people lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 736 | — | |
| 1980 | 888 | — | |
| 1990 | 909 | 2.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,037 | 14.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,869 | 80.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Sectors of Caracol
Barrios in Puerto Rico are often divided into even smaller areas. These smaller areas are called sectores (which means sectors in English).
The names for these sectors can be different. Some are simply called "sector," while others might be named "urbanización" (a type of housing development), "reparto," "barriada," or "residencial."
Here are the specific sectors you can find within Caracol barrio:
- Carretera 402
- Sector Agustín Matías
- Sector Calzadera
- Sector Caracol Abajo
- Sector Caracol Arriba
- Sector La Variante
- Sector Pepe Pratts
- Sector Peyo Valentín
See also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of Añasco, Puerto Rico
