Ceiba Sur facts for kids
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Ceiba Sur
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Barrio
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Location of Ceiba Sur within the municipality of Juncos shown in red
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Juncos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.00 sq mi (7.8 km2) |
| • Land | 2.98 sq mi (7.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,482 |
| • Density | 1,839.6/sq mi (710.3/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Ceiba Sur is a barrio, which is like a neighborhood or district, in the town of Juncos, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 5,482 people lived there. It covers an area of about 3 square miles.
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History of Ceiba Sur
How Puerto Rico Became Part of the U.S.
After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became an "unincorporated territory" of the United States. This means it is controlled by the U.S. but is not a state.
Early Population Counts
In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a special count of people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that the combined population of Ceiba Sur and a nearby barrio called Ceiba Norte was 1,408 people.
Population Growth Over Time
The population of Ceiba Sur has grown a lot since those early days. Here is a look at how many people have lived in Ceiba Sur over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 3,402 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,502 | 2.9% | |
| 2000 | 4,600 | 31.4% | |
| 2010 | 5,482 | 19.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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See also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
