Cocos, Quebradillas, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cocos
Barrio
Location of Cocos within the municipality of Quebradillas shown in red
Cocos, Quebradillas, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Quebradillas
Area
• Total	2.46 sq mi (6.4 km2)
• Land	2.46 sq mi (6.4 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	459 ft (140 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	4,889
• Density	1,987.4/sq mi (767.3/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Cocos is a special kind of neighborhood called a barrio in the town of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 4,889 people lived there. It's a part of Puerto Rico, which is a territory of the United States.

What is Cocos Like?

Cocos is a lively community within the municipality of Quebradillas. It covers an area of about 2.46 square miles. The highest point in Cocos is around 459 feet above sea level.

How Many People Live in Cocos?

The number of people living in Cocos has grown a lot over the years. In 1899, there were 978 residents. By 2010, the population had increased to 4,889 people. This shows how the community has developed and expanded over time.

A Look at Cocos's History

Puerto Rico has a rich history, and Cocos is part of it. After the Spanish–American War ended in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This was part of a deal called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.

Becoming a U.S. Territory

When Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States, it meant it was governed by the U.S. but was not a state. In 1899, the U.S. government took a count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This count, called a census, found that 978 people lived in Cocos barrio at that time.

Understanding Cocos's Sections

Barrios like Cocos are divided into smaller areas. These smaller parts are called sectores (which means sectors in English). Think of them as smaller neighborhoods within a larger one.

Types of Sectors

The names for these sectors can be different. Some are simply called "sector." Others might be known as "urbanización" (a planned housing area) or "residencial" (a residential complex). These different names often describe the type of homes or community in that specific area.

Examples of Cocos's Sectors

Cocos barrio has many different sectors. Some examples include:

• Calle La Ceiba
• Carretera 482
• Parcelas Los Cocos
• Reparto Amador
• Residencial Francisco Vigo Salas
• Sector La Ceiba
• Urbanización Kennedy
• Urbanización Villa Norma

See also

• List of communities in Puerto Rico
• List of barrios and sectors of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico