Coamo Arriba, Coamo, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Coamo Arriba
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Location of Coamo Arriba within the municipality of Coamo shown in red
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 Coamo Arriba, Coamo, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Coamo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.85 sq mi (10.0 km2) |
| • Land | 3.85 sq mi (10.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (370 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 391 |
| • Density | 101.6/sq mi (39.2/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Coamo Arriba is a small area, or barrio, located in the municipality of Coamo in Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 391 people lived there. It is known for its quiet, rural feel.
History of Coamo Arriba
Puerto Rico became a part of the United States after the Spanish–American War in 1898. It is an unincorporated territory, which means it belongs to the U.S. but is not a state.
Soon after, in 1899, the U.S. government conducted a census in Puerto Rico. A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. This count helps the government understand how many people live where. The census found that 1,223 people lived in Coamo Arriba barrio at that time.
Over the years, the population of Coamo Arriba has changed. Here's a look at how many people lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,223 | — | |
| 1980 | 459 | — | |
| 1990 | 344 | −25.1% | |
| 2000 | 422 | 22.7% | |
| 2010 | 391 | −7.3% | |
| 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
Images for kids
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Learn more about Coamo Arriba in Spanish! Coamo Arriba para niños
