Cerro Gordo, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cerro Gordo
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Location of Cerro Gordo within the municipality of San Lorenzo shown in red
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 Cerro Gordo, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  San Lorenzo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.16 sq mi (16.0 km2) |
| • Land | 6.15 sq mi (15.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,284 |
| • Density | 859.2/sq mi (331.7/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Cerro Gordo is a special kind of neighborhood called a barrio. It is located in the town of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 5,284 people lived there. Cerro Gordo is a beautiful part of Puerto Rico, known for its green landscapes.
A Look at History
Puerto Rico became a part of the United States after the Spanish–American War. This happened because Spain gave up the island in 1898. It was part of an agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became a territory of the U.S.
In 1899, the U.S. government took a count of all the people. This count is called a census. The census showed that 1,452 people lived in Cerro Gordo barrio at that time. Over the years, more people have moved to Cerro Gordo.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,452 | — | |
| 1980 | 3,395 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,857 | 13.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,400 | 14.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,284 | 20.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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What are Sectors?
Barrios like Cerro Gordo are often divided into smaller areas. These smaller parts are called sectores (say: sek-TOR-es). In English, we call them "sectors."
Sectors can have different names. Some are simply called "sector." Others might be known as "urbanización" (a housing development) or "residencial" (a residential area). These names help people know what kind of neighborhood they are in. Cerro Gordo has many of these smaller sectors within its boundaries.
See also
In Spanish: Cerro Gordo (San Lorenzo) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico
