Caín Bajo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Caín Bajo
Barrio
Location of Caín Bajo within the municipality of San Germán shown in red
Caín Bajo Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	San Germán
Area
• Total	2.4 sq mi (6 km2)
• Land	2.4 sq mi (6 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	200 ft (60 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,207
• Density	500.8/sq mi (193.4/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Caín Bajo is a small community, also known as a barrio, located in the beautiful municipality of San Germán, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,207 people lived there. It covers an area of about 2.4 square miles.

Exploring the History of Caín Bajo

Caín Bajo has an interesting past, like many places in Puerto Rico. Its story is connected to big changes that happened long ago.

How Puerto Rico Became Part of the U.S.

After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a special agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. From then on, Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it's a part of the U.S. but doesn't have all the same rights as a state.

Counting the People: Early Census Records

Soon after, in 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a special count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 942 people lived in the Caín Bajo barrio at that time.

Population Changes Over the Years

The number of people living in Caín Bajo has changed over many years. Counting the population helps us understand how communities grow and change. Here's a look at how many people lived in Caín Bajo during different census years:

See also

In Spanish: Caín Bajo para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico