Cayaguas, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Cayaguas
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Location of Cayaguas within the municipality of San Lorenzo shown in red
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 Cayaguas, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  San Lorenzo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.96 sq mi (10.3 km2) |
| • Land | 3.96 sq mi (10.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,682 |
| • Density | 425.8/sq mi (164.4/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Cayaguas is a special kind of neighborhood called a barrio in Puerto Rico. It is located in the town of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,682 people lived there. A barrio is like a district or a large area within a town.
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Population Growth in Cayaguas
Over the years, the number of people living in Cayaguas has grown. Here's how the population has changed:
- In 1980, there were 1,097 people.
- By 1990, the population increased to 1,246.
- In 2000, it reached 1,394 residents.
- By 2010, the population was 1,682 people.
Understanding Sectors
Barrios like Cayaguas are often divided into smaller areas. These smaller areas are called sectores (which means sectors in English). Think of a sector as a smaller community or part of the barrio.
Types of Sectors
The names for these sectors can be different. Some common types include:
- Sector (a general term for a part of the barrio)
- Urbanización (a planned housing development)
- Reparto (another type of housing development)
- Barriada (often a more informal neighborhood)
- Residencial (a residential area, sometimes with apartment buildings)
Sectors in Cayaguas
Here are some of the specific sectors you can find within the Cayaguas barrio:
- Camino Carlos Colón
- Camino Esperanza Roldán
- Camino Gamalier
- Camino Los Rivera
- Camino Rivera
- Sector Alverio
- Sector Capilla
- Sector Dávila
- Sector La Represa
- Sector Los Grillos
- Sector Manchurria
- Sector Morales
- Sector Pablo Muñoz
- Sector Piedras Blancas
- Sector Rivera
- Sector Robles
- Sector Teyo Rodríguez
See also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico
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