Ceiba, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ceiba
Barrio
Puerto Rico Highway 30 in Ceiba
Location of Ceiba within the municipality of Las Piedras shown in red
Ceiba, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Las Piedras
Area
• Total	1.5 sq mi (4 km2)
• Land	1.5 sq mi (4 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	394 ft (120 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	2,500
• Density	1,666.7/sq mi (643.5/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)
ZIP Code	00771

Ceiba is a small area, known as a barrio, located in the municipality of Las Piedras, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 2,500 people lived there. It's a part of Puerto Rico, which is a commonwealth of the United States.

Discovering Ceiba's Population Growth

Ceiba has seen its population change quite a bit over the years. Understanding these changes helps us learn about the area's history.

How Many People Lived in Ceiba?

The number of people living in Ceiba has grown steadily since the early 1900s. Here’s a quick look at how the population has changed:

• In 1910, there were 401 people.
• By 1920, the population grew to 485.
• In 1930, it reached 564 residents.
• By 1940, 677 people called Ceiba home.
• In 1950, the population was 829.
• By 1980, it had increased to 1,141 people.
• In 1990, there were 1,048 residents.
• The year 2000 saw a jump to 1,557 people.
• By 2010, the population reached 2,500.

This shows that Ceiba has become a home for more and more people over time.

See also

In Spanish: Ceiba (Las Piedras) para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico

Images for kids

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  Puerto Rico Highway 30 in Ceiba

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  Location of Ceiba within the municipality of Las Piedras shown in red